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- Stevens–Johnson syndrome toxic epidermal necrolysis
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
- Stevens Johnson syndrome toxic epidermal necrolysis: nursing management
What is Stevens Johnson syndrome toxic epidermal necrolysis? 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
- Erythema multiforme - DermNet
Erythema multiforme is a distinct entity from Steven Johnson syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) Cutaneous adverse reaction to anticonvulsant , erythema multiforme target lesions
- SJS-TEN images - DermNet
SJS-TEN images Images of Stevens Johnson syndrome toxic epidermal necrolysis Authoritative facts from DermNet New Zealand
- Severe cutaneous adverse reaction - DermNet
Teraki Y, Shibuya M, Izaki S Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis due to anticonvulsants share certain clinical and laboratory features with drug-induced hypersensitivity syndrome, despite differences in cutaneous presentations Clin Exp Dermatol 2010; 35: 723–8 DOI: 10 1111 j 1365-2230 2009 03718 x PubMed
- Nikolskys sign - DermNet
The term “pseudo Nikolsky” sign or “Nikolsky’s test” has been applied to Stevens-Johnson syndrome toxic epidermal necrolysis where the full epidermis is involved but a shearing force propagates the blister Who was Pyotr Vasilyevich Nikolsky? Pyotr Vasilyevich Nikolskiy (1858-1940) was born in Usman, Russia
- 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
- Dermatological emergencies. Erythema multiforme
Erythema multiforme (EM) is conventionally separated into EM minor and EM major It is now separated from Stevens Johnson syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (T E N ) Clinical features EM minor EM is more common in men than women and 50% are under 20 years of age
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