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,…
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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…
Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) is a serious but rare disorder of the mucous membranes and skin. Most commonly, SJS is a reaction to a medication. Starting with common flu-like symptoms such as fatigue, fever, a sore throat and mouth and burning eyes, it quickly progresses into…