title: Under-reported Finding in Acral Erythema Multiforme.
abstract: Erythema multiforme is an acute muco-cutaneous hypersensitivity reaction with a variety of etiologies. It is characterized by a skin eruption, with or without oral or other mucous membrane lesions. General characteristics and treatmet have been described, but nail findings are rarely reported Here we present a 26-year-old patient with acral erythema multiforme and erythronychia adjacent to skin lesions on the back of the hands. To our knowledge this association had not been reported before.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, National Institute of Medical Sciences and Nutrition "Salvador Zubirán" Mexico D.F., Mexico.
authors.forename: Adriana G
authors.initials: AG
authors.lastname: Peña-Romero
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, National Institute of Medical Sciences and Nutrition "Salvador Zubirán" Mexico D.F., Mexico.
authors.forename: Judith
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Domínguez-Cherit
authors.affiliation: Rafael Landívar University, Guatemala, Mexico.
authors.forename: Amanda C
authors.initials: AC
authors.lastname: Guzmán-Abrego
keywords: Erythema multiforme; erythronychia; nail