Steven-Johnson syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (Widespread blistering rash with allergy, fever and cough symptoms) - Medtick
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Steven-Johnson syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (Widespread blistering rash with allergy, fever and cough symptoms)

What is it?

Steven-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis is a rare yet severe skin condition involving blistering and skin peeling, it is distinguished by the area it affects the body.

  • Steven-Johnson syndrome less intense than toxic epidermal necrolysis the skin affected and peeling might affect less than 10% of the entire body.
  • Regarding the condition toxic epidermal necrolysis the skin affected and peeling affects more than 30% of the body.

Cause

Medication

(Approximately one to three weeks after the person has begun taking a medication and may persist for three months):

There has been some associated Steven-Johnson syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis reaction with certain ethnic groups, please click link to check.

Symptoms

  • Fever?
  • Sore mouth and throat?
  • General discomfort (muscle weakness), uneasiness or ill feeling (malaise) and/or fatigue (tiredness)?
  • Cough?
  • Burning eyes?
  • Unexplained widespread skin pain?
  • A red or purple skin rash that spreads?
  • Peeling and/or Shedding of your skin within days after blisters form?
  • Body aches?
  • Blisters and sores on the skin and on mucus membranes of the mouth, nose ,throat, eyes, genitals, and anus?
  • Drooling (because closing the mouth is painful)?
  • Eyes sealed shut (due to blisters and swelling)?
  • Painful urination (urine stinging the blisters and skin)?

Nail changes:

Complications /Information to beware of/General tips:

Medical Emergency Condition

And/or do not wait, phone for an ambulance if have or develop:

  • Sepsis
  • Severe eye redness and blindness
  • Severe breathing difficulties

This condition can lead to:

  • Cellulitis
  • Severe skin damage and cause hair to fall out and nails to grow abnormally

This condition may show similar symptoms to:

Detailed Information

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