Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome Causes
Almost most cases of Stevens ?Johnson syndrome have unknown cause; there are also cases wherein the cause of the syndrome is associated with allergic reactions to medications, infections, cocaine usage and in rare cases, cancer. There are also reports that claim side effects to herbal supplements like ginseng can cause Stevens ? Johnson syndrome.
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome Definition
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome is a serious life-threatening skin condition marked by inflammation and blistering of the skin and mucous membranes. The syndrome is thought to be an allergic reaction in response to certain drugs and infectious diseases.
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome Diagnosis
Diagnosis for Stevens ? Johnson syndrome can be achieved by careful evaluation of the patient's medical and medication history, exposure to toxins, along with skin examination of the presenting lesions.
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome Symptoms and Signs
Being considered as a syndrome, Stevens ? Johnson syndrome has a wide range of symptoms including the following: ? Skin lesions that may sometimes be painful ? Skin blisters ? Lesions in the mucous membranes usually in the mouth, throat, anus and even genitals that may appear either as a rash or blister ? Blister or rash in the conjunctiva of the eye or sometimes inflammation of the conjunctiva ? Fatigue ? Fever ? General feeling of discomfort ? Mild itching ? Burning sensation ? Joint or muscle pain
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome Treatment
Treatment for Stevens- Johnson syndrome resembles to the approaches used in treating thermal burns. Supportive and symptomatic treatment can relieve the symptoms and results of Stevens ? Johnson syndrome because there is still no specific treatment that can cure this syndrome.