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- Stevens Johnson Syndrome Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis. SJS TEN
Stevens–Johnson syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) are now believed to be variants of the same condition, distinct from erythema multiforme SJS TEN is a rare, acute , serious, and potentially fatal skin reaction in which there are sheet-like skin and mucosal loss
- SJS-TEN images - DermNet
SJS images, TEN images, Stevens Johnson syndrome images, Toxic epidermal necrolysis images
- Morbilliform drug reaction (maculopapular drug eruption) - DermNet
Stevens Johnson syndrome – toxic epidermal necrolysis (SJS TEN) Acute generalised exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP) Patients with the following symptoms signs should be hospitalised for specialist assessment and supportive care Erythroderma (whole-body involvement) High fever or significant malaise; Any mucosal involvement; Skin tenderness
- Target and targetoid lesions - DermNet
In Stevens-Johnson syndrome toxic epidermal necrolysis (SJS TEN), they are flat (macular) What are targetoid lesions? Targetoid lesions have concentric zones and look similar to target lesions but are not due to erythema multiforme They may evolve over a different time frame Several skin conditions cause targetoid lesions Melanocytic naevus
- Stevens Johnson syndrome toxic epidermal necrolysis: nursing management
Stevens Johnson syndrome toxic epidermal necrolysis (SJS TEN) is a very severe and acute skin disease, almost always caused by a drug SJS TEN is characterised by an extensive necrosis and detachment of the epidermis, which involves skin and mucosal surfaces (genitals, eyes, and mouth)
- Drug hypersensitivity syndrome. DRESS - DermNet
It may have overlapping features with Stevens–Johnson syndrome toxic epidermal necrolysis (SJS TEN) and acute generalised exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP) Who gets drug hypersensitivity syndrome? Drug hypersensitivity syndrome is relatively rare It mainly affects adults and is equal in incidence in males and females
- Severe cutaneous adverse reaction - DermNet
SJS TEN often presents with a few days of prodromal illness with fever (> 39 C), malaise, cough, a blocked or runny nose, sore throat and sore eyes The rash then appears and extends over 5–7 days It usually starts on the face, chest, and the proximal limbs, and then spreads widely
- Adverse cutaneous reactions to psychotropic drugs - DermNet
Stevens–Johnson syndrome toxic epidermal necrolysis (SJS TEN) is a severe, life-threatening illness with blistering of the mouth and other mucous membranes and widespread macular rash, with detachment of the epidermis from the dermis Psychotropic medications like alprazolam, duloxetine, sertraline and anticonvulsant medications can cause SJS
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