A 9-year-old male presents with severe erythematous bullous lesions. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
A) Pemphigus
B) Acne vulgaris
C) Lupus erythematosus
D) Stevens-Johnson syndrome

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Severe erythematous bullous lesions are characteristic of Stevens-Johnson syndrome, a potentially life-threatening skin condition typically triggered by a medication or infection. Pemphigus is also a bullous skin disease, but it typically presents in older patients and may not be as severe as in Stevens-Johnson syndrome. Acne vulgaris and lupus erythematosus do not present with bullous lesions.

A 9-Year-Old Male Presents with Severe Erythematous Bullous Lesions