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erythema multiformae

why erythema multiformae is most commonly seen on lower lip n not anywhere else in oral cavity???
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540545 tn?1377622918
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I don't know where you got this information from.  Erythema multiforme forms on the gums, tongue, lips and palate.

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but any oral lesions of erythema multiformae starts with the lip first.....what about that???
and i would be very thankful if you answer 2 my question related to lower lip......thanking you in anticipation
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540545 tn?1377622918
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To my knowledge, erythema multiforme is not most commonly seen on the lower lip.  It is generally seen cheeks and tongue, then most frequently on the inner lip.
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