Archives de pédiatrie : organe officiel de la Sociéte française de pédiatrie
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Postinfectious erythema multiforme is an uncommon skin disease in childhood that can have a strong impact, especially in infants if there is involvement of the mucous membranes. The lesion is targeted (central bullous lesions with three concentric circles). Its diagnosis is typically made clinically. ⋯ More recently, postvaccination erythema multiforme has been reported with the majority of vaccines used in pediatric practice. The prognosis is usually good but requires observation of the mucosal involvement because of the risk of serious complications. The treatment of erythema multiforme is essentially symptomatic, with etiology-related treatment.