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Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome: Introduction
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
- more symptoms...»
See full list of 28 symptoms of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
Home Diagnostic Testing
Home medical testing related to Stevens-Johnson Syndrome:
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Stevens-Johnson Syndrome: Complications
Review possible medical complications related to Stevens-Johnson Syndrome:
- Conjunctivitis
- Iritis
- Corneal blisters (see Cornea/lens symptoms)
- Corneal erosions (see Cornea/lens symptoms)
- Corneal holes (see Cornea/lens symptoms)
- Corneal scarring
- more complications...»
Medical Textbooks Online about Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
- "Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)" (2005)
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- "Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)" (2005)
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- "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
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- "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
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- "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)
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- "Avoiding Common Pediatric Errors" (2008)
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- "Avoiding Common Pediatric Errors" (2008)
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- "Avoiding Common Pediatric Errors" (2008)
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Book excerpts: Copyright © 2008 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.
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Stevens-Johnson Syndrome: Undiagnosed Conditions
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Misdiagnosis and Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
Psoriasis often undiagnosed cause of skin symptoms in children: Children who suffer from the skin disorder called psoriasis can often go undiagnosed. The main problem is that psoriasis is rare in children, and not often seen by physicians for this reason. children may receive treatment for fungal skin infections. See misdiagnosis of psoriasis or symptoms of psoriasis....read more »
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Stevens-Johnson Syndrome: Research Doctors & Specialists
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Causes of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
See full list of 33 causes of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
Read more about causes of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome.
More information about causes of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome:
- Medications, drugs, or substances causing Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (36 listings)
- Drug interactions causing Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (25 listings)
- Medical news summaries relating to Causes of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
Treatments for Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
See full list of 7 treatments for Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
News Archives for Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
Medical news articles related to Stevens-Johnson Syndrome include:
- Toxic Poinsettias? Hangover Cures? It May Be All Fiction
- Beware of Toxic Toys This Holiday Season
- Major Illnesses in U.S. Seniors Cost $196 Billion Annually
- Majority of U.S. Doctors Back National Insurance Plan
- Toxic Sewer Gas Induces Suspended Metabolism in Mice
- Major Stroke Risk Substantial After Minor Event: Study
- Caffeine Plus Acetaminophen Toxic for Some
- more health news...»
Source: HealthDay News
Evidence Based Medicine Research for Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
Medical research articles related to Stevens-Johnson Syndrome include:
- Guidelines for the use of antiretroviral agents in pediatric HIV infection.
- What are the side effects of oral terbinafine?
- Stevens Johnson syndrome is listed as a possible side effect of Acetazolamide, which is a Sulphonamide derivative. Is there any evidence that this occurs in clinical practice, and if so what is the approximate risk please?
- Steroids in children with Erythema Multiforme
- Targeted Therapies: A New Generation of Cancer Treatments
- Erythema multiforme
- Stephen-Johnson syndrome
- Tadalafil
- more research...»
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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
- more trials...»
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Stevens-Johnson Syndrome: Broader Related Topics
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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
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- External links relating to Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
- Oral Lesions (In a Page: Signs and Symptoms)
- Stomatitis (In a Page: Signs and Symptoms)
- Stomatitis (In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms)
- Erythema (Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition))
- Erythema Multiforme (A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis)
- Erythema Nodosum (A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis)
- Genital herpes (Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))
- Herpes simplex (Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))
- Stomatitis and other oral infections (Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))
- Toxic epidermal necrolysis (Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))
- Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))
- Erythema [Erythroderma] (Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition))
- Stomatitis (The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter)
- Erythema Multiforme (The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter)
- Oral Lesions (Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis)
- Patterned Erythema (Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis)
- Herpes simplex (Handbook of Diseases)
- Stomatitis and other oral infections (Handbook of Diseases)
- Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (Handbook of Diseases)
- Erythema (Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series)
- Erythema (Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses)
- Erythema [Erythroderma] (Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms)
- Know that digoxin has a narrow therapeutic window with several complications and toxicities (Avoiding Common Pediatric Errors)
- Recognize tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) toxicity and manage itaggressively (Avoiding Common Pediatric Errors)
- Remember that erythema multiforme (EM) may be a sign of underlying hypersensitivity and may progress to Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS), which can require aggressive fluid and skin care (Avoiding Common Pediatric Errors)
- Erythema Multiforme (The 5-Minute Pediatric Consult)
- Stevens Johnson Syndrome (The 5-Minute Pediatric Consult)
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