title: Recurrent oral erythema multiforme. Clinical experience with 11 patients.
abstract: Recurrent oral erythema multiforme is a distinct, but less-well-recognized variant of the erythema multiforme group of diseases. It is characterized by recurrent blistering of the mouth, periodic recurrences, prolonged duration, and considerable morbidity. The cause is unknown; however, a number of precipitating factors have been suggested. Patients with severe involvement usually require orally administered corticosteroids for adequate control.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D004892:Erythema Multiforme / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology / Q000276:immunology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008047:Lip Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology / Q000276:immunology; D008297:Male; D009059:Mouth Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology / Q000276:immunology; D012008:Recurrence
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones