A 28-year-old man develops target-like lesions on his palms and soles after a recent herpes simplex infection. Some lesions have central dusky areas b...

Question

A 28-year-old man develops target-like lesions on his palms and soles after a recent herpes simplex infection. Some lesions have central dusky areas but mucosal involvement is minimal and he is systemically well. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Erythema multiforme minor

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Stevens–Johnson syndrome

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Toxic epidermal necrolysis

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Urticaria

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Contact dermatitis

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Erythema multiforme vs SJS

A 28-year-old man develops target-like lesions on his palms and soles after a recent herpes simplex infection. Some lesions have central dusky areas but mucosal involvement is minimal and he is systemically well. What is the most likely diagnosis?