Tag: Stevens-Johnson Syndrome

An anti-seizure medication (ASM) can have positive effects on individuals dealing with various conditions, such as epilepsy, migraines, and mood disorders. However, along with the benefits of these drug treatments, there is a possibility that the patient could experience concerning side effects in the form…

A Bravo reality television star’s experience with Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) is shining light on the rare condition, which can be fatal in severe cases. Kyle Viljoen, a former cast member on “Below Deck Mediterranean,” shared in October that he was diagnosed with SJS after first…

Certain medications designed to treat illnesses and symptoms in a sick patient can actually make things much worse by triggering a rare, intensely painful, and often life-threatening disease known as Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS).   SJS is a dermatological condition that begins with flu-like symptoms but quickly…

One of the leading causes of death in the United States is allergic drug reactions. For those diagnosed with Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) or toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN), this may not come as a surprise. These conditions can be life-threatening, require immediate medical attention, can lead…

Each year in the U.S., as many as two million people are diagnosed with Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS), a painful and dangerous skin disorder. Extensive research has shown that over-the-counter and prescription medications for pain, inflammation, mental illnesses, seizures, and infections typically trigger SJS. For example,…

Gout is a form of inflammatory arthritis that can be incredibly debilitating, with severe pain and mobility challenges. Gout symptoms include pain, swelling, redness and heat in one joint at a time, often the big toe. Other joints can also be affected, including the knee,…

A young Illinois woman who fought her way back from a rare and deadly disease is now enjoying married life with the man who never left her side. Viktoria Cupay, 26, and Nick Baldo, 32, married this past August, three years after Baldo proposed in…

Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) is a rare but serious disorder of the mucous membranes and skin. If untreated or improperly treated, it can become life-threatening and life-altering. Once more than 30% of the skin is affected, it is a far more severe condition known as toxic…

Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) is a potentially dangerous disorder involving skin and mucous membranes. In most situations, SJS is a reaction to a medication. It usually begins with mild flu-like symptoms such as fever, fatigue, sore throat or mouth and burning eyes but quickly morphs into…