Erythema multiforme lesions are circular and may appear in
concentric rings (often called target lesions). Target lesions may
also be associated with other medical conditions such as herpes
infection, streptococcal infection, tuberculosis (TB), or as a
reaction to chemicals or medications.
Review Date: 10/10/2010
Reviewed By: Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of
Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington School of
Medicine. Also reviewed by Kevin Berman, MD, PhD, Atlanta Center
for Dermatologic Disease, Atlanta, GA. Also reviewed by David
Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
