title: Erythema multiforme infantum atrophicans.
abstract: A new case of erythema multiforme is described, characterized by multiforme eruption of erythematous papules, plaques and occasional bullous lesions. The acute stage lasts several seeks, then atrophy is noted. The face appears senile. Histopathologically, the lesions show erythema multiforme in the acute phase; in the atrophic stage, a disappearance of the elastic fibers was observed.
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D001284:Atrophy; D004892:Erythema Multiforme / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant