Stevens-Johnson syndrome

Stevens-Johnson syndrome
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome is a rare syndrome that is also called erythema mulitforme. Toxic epidermal necrosis is another form of Stevens-Johnson syndrome and can be life threatening.

Stevens-Johnson syndrome is considered to be a variant of erythema multiforme that results in the formation of bullous (blebs) lesions on the soles of the feet, palms and inside the mouth.

In Stevens-Johnson syndrome the rash worsens and spreads. Sometimes the rash becomes blisters. It can cause large areas of skin to peel and be like a burn. It may cause sores in the eyes.

Symptoms of STEVENS-JOHNSON SYNDROME
View symptom groups below that present with STEVENS-JOHNSON SYNDROME
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Erythema Multiforme and Stevens-johnson Syndrome
Erythema multiforme (EM) and Stevens-Johnson (SJ) syndrome constitute two ends of a spectrum of the same disease. EM is the mild form; SJ is the more severe, potentially fatal form.

Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
A severe allergic drug reaction characterized by blisters breaking out on the lining of the mouth, throat, anus, genital area and eyes. A severe form of Erythema multiforme.

Stevens-Johnson syndrome
blisters or a hive-like rash on the lining of the mouth, vagina or penis
antibiotics that contain sulfa, barbiturates, penicillins and other antibiotics ...

Stevens-Johnson syndrome can be life-threatening. It generally involves prominent blistering of the mouth and eyes.
Fever, chills, lack of energy, muscle pain
Skin rash on the arms, legs, palms, soles, mouth/lips ...

Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN), the most severe forms of erythema multiforme, have a different set of symptoms.

Stevens-Johnson syndrome
The exact cause of SJS is unknown, but it is thought to be a severe type of allergic reaction to certain medications or infections.

Stevens-Johnson syndrome, pemphigus, apparent hypersensitivity reactions (manifested by dermatitis, pruritus, or rash), photosensitivity, and flushing
Gastrointestinal
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Lyell's syndrome; Stevens-Johnson syndrome; Toxic epidermal necrolysis
Definition of Erythema multiforme:
Erythema multiforme is a skin disorder due to an allergic reaction or infection.

These include Leber's optic neuropathy, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, and Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) disease, also known as hereditary motor sensory neuropathy.

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Zonisamide has been associated with more serious health problems in a few cases, including liver problems, blood problems (such as aplastic anemia), and a life-threatening rash (Stevens-Johnson syndrome).

A rare but serious skin disorder called Stevens-Johnson syndrome, which can cause fever and a painful, sometimes blistering, rash that eventually kills the top layer of skin.

can cause rash and, rarely, the life-threatening Stevens-Johnson syndrome (see Hypersensitivity and Inflammatory Disorders: Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS) and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN)), ...

Urticaria (Dermatographic urticaria, Cholinergic urticaria) - Erythema (Erythema multiforme, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, Toxic epidermal necrolysis, Erythema nodosum, Erythema annulare centrifugum, Erythema marginatum)
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Stevens-Johnson syndrome (serious condition where flu-like symptoms are followed by red skin lesions)
Epidermal necrolysis (a serious skin condition where the top skin layer separates from other layers of skin)
Hepatitis (inflamed liver) ...

Serious side effects, while rare, include Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis. These skin reactions cause a severe rash that can be life-threatening.

Five potentially life-threatening disorders that have skin rash as the primary symptom are pemphigus vulgaris (PV), Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS), toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN), toxic shock syndrome (TSS), ...

some anticoagulants and diuretics
Stevens-Johnson syndrome
blisters or a hive-like rash on the lining of the mouth, vagina, or penis
antibiotics that contain sulfa, barbiturates, penicillins, and other antibiotics ...

Erythema multiforme can be minor or more severe. The more severe form is also known as Stevens-Johnson syndrome. Severe reactions can involve the skin, lungs, kidneys, eyes, and other areas. Rarely, in severe cases, death may occur.

EM major is also called Stevens-Johnson syndrome and is characterized by the presence of target lesions, blisters, and detachment of the skin and mucous membranes.

Erythema Multiforme (Stevens-Johnson syndrome): A serious systemic (bodywide) allergic reaction with a characteristic rash involving the skin and mucous membranes, including the buccal mucosa (inside of the mouth).

Erythema multiforme minor is not very serious. Erythema multiforme major (also called Stevens-Johnson syndrome) is more severe. ...
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Stevens-Johnson syndrome, a disorder of the mucous membranes
Toxic shock syndrome
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A severe life-threatening reaction may involve fever and generalised skin blistering with peeling (toxic epidermal necrolysis and Stevens-Johnson syndrome). A reaction may progress to life-threatening anaphylaxis and even death.

Bol '' who played 10 seasons in the NBA '' succumbed to a rare, painful skin disease called Stevens-Johnson Syndrome. It is believed he contracted the disease from kidney mediction he received in Africa.

TEN is thought to be an immunological disorder and to be one of a family of three skin disorders. TEN is considered to be the more serious, followed by Stevens-Johnson syndrome and erythema multiforme, in order of severity of disease.
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Skin: Erythematous skin rashes, itching, urticaria, photosensitivity, pigmentary changes, alopecia, ecchymosis, telangiectasia, acne, furunculosis, erythema multiforme, toxic epidermal necrolysis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, skin necrosis, ...

A combination of two antibiotics, Pyrimethamine and sulfadoxine, Fansidar was once used in the treatment of PCP. It proved highly toxic, however, with a high rate of allergic reactions and rash, including Stevens-Johnson syndrome. Rarely used anymore.

Stevens-Johnson Syndrome ... corneal blisters, corneal holes, corneal scarring, loss of vision, conjunctivitis, corneal erosions, iritis
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This severe form of the disorder usually causes target lesions with painful blisters at their center. They tend to appear on the trunk, eyes, inside the mouth, and genitals. It is also called Stevens-Johnson syndrome.

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