title: Multifocal, fixed-drug eruption masquerading as recurrent erythema multiforme.
abstract: Fixed drug eruptions often have a characteristic appearance, which, when correlated with the clinical history, can be easily identified. However, multifocal fixed drug eruptions, especially the non-pigmenting variety, can present a diagnostic challenge, especially in the absence of a complete medication history. We present such a case, in which the patient was taking two over-the-counter medications, both of which contain uncommon causes of multifocal fixed drug eruptions.
authors.affiliation: Dermatology Service, San Antonio Military Medical Center, San Antonio, TX, USA. michael.elm1@us.army.mil
authors.forename: Michael K
authors.initials: MK
authors.lastname: Elm
authors.forename: Michael R
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Murchland
mesh_terms: D000082:Acetaminophen / Q000009:adverse effects; D000293:Adolescent; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D003875:Drug Eruptions / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000517:prevention & control; D004892:Erythema Multiforme / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007052:Ibuprofen / Q000009:adverse effects; D055502:Secondary Prevention
chemical_list: D000082:Acetaminophen; D007052:Ibuprofen