Stevens-Johnson Syndrome

Introduction: Stevens-Johnson Syndrome

Stevens-Johnson Syndrome: Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS), also called erythema multiforme major, is a disorder of the skin that can also affect the eyes. (Source: excerpt from Facts About the Cornea and Corneal Disease: NEI) ... more about Stevens-Johnson Syndrome.

Stevens-Johnson Syndrome: A rare but serious condition involving inflammation and blistering of the skin and mucous membranes. It is believed to be an allergic reaction that can occur in response to some drugs or infectious diseases. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome is available below.

Symptoms of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome

• Skin lesions (painful)
• Skin blisters
• Mucous membrane lesions
• Mouth rash
• Mouth blisters

See full list of 28 symptoms of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome

Medical Textbooks Online about Stevens-Johnson Syndrome

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Wrongly Diagnosed with Stevens-Johnson Syndrome?

• Misdiagnosis of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
• Underlying causes of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (possibly wrongly diagnosed)

Causes of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome

• Histoplasmosis
• Barbiturates
• Diltiazem
• Ibritumomab tiuxetan
• Staphylococcus aureus

See full list of 33 causes of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome

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Treatments for Stevens-Johnson Syndrome

• Hospitalization
• Intravenous feeding
• Medications
• Oral steroids
• Antihistamines

See full list of 7 treatments for Stevens-Johnson Syndrome

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Reseach about Stevens-Johnson Syndrome

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Clinical Trials for Stevens-Johnson Syndrome

The US based website ClinicalTrials.gov lists information on both federally and privately supported clinical trials using human volunteers.

Some of the clinical trials listed on ClinicalTrials.gov for Stevens-Johnson Syndrome include:

• Autologous Ex Vivo Conjunctival Epithelial Cell Expansion for Ocular Surface Transplantation - This study is currently recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006)
• Lamictal in the Treatment of Post-Herpetic Neuralgia - This study is currently recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - Lamictal in the treatment of Post-Herpetic Neuralgia

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Medical Guidebooks and Ebooks for Stevens-Johnson Syndrome

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Article Excerpts about Stevens-Johnson Syndrome

Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS), also called erythema multiforme major, is a disorder of the skin that can also affect the eyes. (Source: excerpt from Facts About the Cornea and Corneal Disease: NEI)

Definitions of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome:

A skin and mucous membrane disease characterized by an eruption of macules, papules, nodules, vesicles, and/or bullae with characteristic "bull's-eye" lesions usually occurring on the dorsal aspect of the hands and forearms. - (Source - Diseases Database)

Stevens-Johnson Syndrome is listed as a "rare disease" by the Office of Rare Diseases (ORD) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This means that Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, or a subtype of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, affects less than 200,000 people in the US population.
Source - National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Ophanet, a consortium of European partners, currently defines a condition rare when it affects 1 person per 2,000. They list Stevens-Johnson Syndrome as a "rare disease".
Source - Orphanet