target lesion


target lesion

Dermatology A lesion typical of erythema multiforme–EM in which a vesicle is surrounded by an often hemorrhagic maculopapule; EM is often self-limited, of acute onset, resolves in 3-6 wks, and has a cyclical pattern; EM lesions are 'multiform' and include macules, papules, vesicles, bullae Etiology Idiopathic or follow infections, drug therapy or occur in immunocompromised hosts