Whitfeld M J, Rivers J K
Department of Dermatology, University of Sydney, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Camperdown, New South Wales, Australia.
J Am Acad Dermatol. 1991 Aug;25(2 Pt 2):386-8. doi: 10.1016/0190-9622(91)70210-s.
A case of erythema multiforme associated with an allergic contact dermatitis in response to an epoxy-based compound is presented. Patch tests revealed a positive reaction to both the epoxy resin and the hardener. Chemicals applied directly to the skin should be considered as a potential cause of erythema multiforme.
