5-Minute Clinical Consult: Erythema Multiforme

Erythema Multiforme

Epidemiology

Incidence
The incidence in the US is not known. In Germany, the incidence of erythema multiforme major, Stevens Johnson syndrome, and toxic epidermal necrolysis combined appears to be 0.189/100,000 persons per year.

Prevalence

Predominant age: Peak incidence in 20s and 30s; rare < age 3 and > age 50
Predominant sex: Male > Female (3:2)

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