Recurrent erythema multiforme

The case of a three-and-half year old male child with the severe form of erythema multiforme (EM) major (Stevens-Johnson syndrome) is described. From the past medical history; the child had seven previous attacks of a similar disease in the immediate past 24 months. The first four attacks of the disease were considered; by their description; to be mild EM minor; as the lesions were limited to the skin; while the next four recurrences; including the present one; were regarded as severe; with extensive involvement of the skin; mucosae of the mouth; nose; eyes and urethral orifice; that required hospitalization