A Recurrent Rash on the Palms

A 32-year-old man presents with itchy palmar lesions. Explore the link between a common Viral Infection and recurrent skin rashes like erythema multiforme.

Herpes simplex virus infection


A 32-year-old man presented with itchy palmar lesions that appeared over the preceding 3 days. He had a similar episode 6 months earlier that resolved spontaneously. He has a history of recurrent oral herpes simplex infections. What is the diagnosis?

What is the most likely diagnosis?

Herpes simplex virus infection
Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection
Chronic urticaria
Stevens–Johnson syndrome
Lupus erythematosus

Dermatology, Erythema multiforme, Herpes simplex virus infection, Palmar lesions, Target lesions

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