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Stevens johnson syndrome

Stevens johnson syndrome

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A rare, serious disorder of the skin and mucous membranes. It's usually a reaction to a medication or an infection that typically begins with flu-like symptoms followed by a painful red or purplish rash that spreads and blisters.

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

41 years experience

Is a type of:

Skin conditions

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Very rare
Baby
0-2
Very common
Toddler
3-5
Very common
Preteen
6-13
Very common
Teenager
14-18
Very common
Young adult
19-40
Very common
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Very common
Senior
60+
Very common

How it can usually be treated?

Can be cured with medical treatment

How is it usually diagnosed?

Requires diagnosis by a medical professional

Symptoms

Blistering
Malaise
Cough
Skin blisters
Rash
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Stevens johnson syndrome
Emollient
Analgesia

Other treatments

Physical therapy
Occupational therapy
Intravenous fluids

Tests

Basic metabolic panel
Blood urea nitrogen
Arterial blood gas
Liver function test
Complete blood count
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Risk factors

Family history of Stevens johnson syndrome

Antibiotic use

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What kind of pills or treatment can somebody get for Stevens Johnson syndrome?

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Please give information regarding steven's johnson syndrome related to adverse drug reactions.?

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A doctor recently gave me a possible diagnosis of stevens johnson syndrome for my rashes? Sounds serious?

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I had stevens johnson syndrome and accidentally took similar medicine that caused it before. it's been two days. will i get it again?

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My boyfriend had Stevens johnson syndrome when he was 12 he is now 20. it was due to allrgic reaction if he gets it again will he die?

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I had Steven Johnson syndrome - Sulphas - can I get this again with other drugs?

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Can you get steven-johnson syndrome from a drug you previously took, but had no reaction for when you first took it?

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If you have Steven Johnson syndrome on vagina an it peels does that mean its going away? If not what does that mean?!

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