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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
- 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
- Triggers for Stevens–Johnson syndrome toxic epidermal necrolysis
Triggers for Stevens Johnson syndrome toxic epidermal necrolysis Authoritative facts about the skin 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
- Nikolskys Sign - DermNet
Using Nikolsky’s original definition strictly, his eponymous sign is the physical splitting of the epidermis creating an erosion (partial loss of the epidermis) following the application of a shearing force to the surface of the skin seen in pemphigus foliaceus However, with time the use of the sign has broadened to include other intraepidermal disorders including pemphigus vulgaris and it
- Dermatological emergencies. Toxic epidermal necrolysis
Created 2008 Learning objectives Recognise toxic epidermal necrolysis and its causes Clinical features Toxic epidermal necrolysis (T E N ) is characterised by fever (>38C), widespread tender erythema affecting >30% skin surface associated with mucosal involvement Erythema is followed by extensive full thickness cutaneous and mucosal necrosis and denudation within 2 or 3 days Similar
- 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
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