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Erythema multiforme major (also known as "Erythema multiforme majus") is a form of rash with skin loss or epidermal detachment.
The term "Erythema multiforme majus" is sometimes used to imply a bullous (blistering) presentation.
According to some sources, there are two conditions included on a spectrum of this same disease process:
In this view, EM major, SJS and TEN are considered a single condition, distinguished by degree of epidermal detachment.
However, a consensus classification separates erythema multiforme minor, erythema multiforme major, and SJS/TEN as three separate entities.
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