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- Stevens Johnson Syndrome Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis. SJS TEN
Stevens–Johnson syndrome toxic epidermal necrolysis, Lyell syndrome, Erythema multiforme exudativum, Ectodermosis erosiva pluriorificialis Authoritative facts from DermNet New Zealand
- 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
What is a severe cutaneous adverse reaction? A severe cutaneous adverse reaction, or SCAR, refers to several distinct conditions Acute generalised exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP) Drug-induced hypersensitivity syndrome (DIHS), also known as drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS) Stevens–Johnson syndrome toxic epidermal necrolysis (SJS TEN) Common features can be seen
- 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 mouth) The nursing care described on this page is
- Target and targetoid lesions - DermNet
What are atypical target lesions? Atypical target lesions show just two zones and or an indistinct border In erythema multiforme, these lesions are raised (papular) 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
- Drug hypersensitivity syndrome. DRESS - DermNet
Drug hypersensitivity syndrome, Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms, DRESS, Drug induced hypersensitivity syndrome, DIHS, DRESS syndrome Authoritative facts from DermNet New Zealand
- Erythema multiforme - DermNet
Erythema multiforme is an immune-mediated, typically self-limiting, mucocutaneous condition characterised by ‘target’ lesions as seen in the images below Treatment is often not needed as episodes are typically self-limiting with no ongoing complications
- 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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