Whatis stevenjhonsonsyndrome?

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Whatis stevenjhonsonsyndrome?

Answer 1

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Stevens-Johnson is usually classified as a severe form of a skin rash known as erythema multiforme, although it is unknown if the two are truly related.

The hallmark of Stevens-Johnson syndrome is the development of large blisters in the mouth, in the throat, on the skin, around the a**s or genitals, or even on the eyes. These blisters may rupture, leaving the immature layers underneath exposed, which may cause severe pain or discomfort. Eye inflammation can be severe and may result in scarring and even blindness.

In addition, affected persons may develop reddish skin rashes in various shapes, sizes, and locations in addition to joint pains, fever, and itching. A wide range of distribution and severity of these symptoms may occur, sometimes making the diagnosis of Stevens-Johnson syndrome difficult.

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Answer 2

Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) is a severe and life-threatening condition. It is thought to be a hypersensitivity complex affecting the skin and the mucous membranes.

There is agreement in the medical literature that Stevens-Johnson syndrome can be considered a milder form of toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN). However, there is debate whether it falls on a spectrum of disease that includes erythema multiforme;[1][2] many consider erythema multiforme (EM) to be unrelated to SJS and TEN.[3][4]

Some classify SJS as a severe expression of erythema multiforme, and it occasionally referred to as erythema multiforme major