According to the Mayo Clinic, you may not have time to prepare for a doctor visit before seeking treatment for Stevens Johnson Syndrome.
The condition is usually an allergic reaction in response to medication, infection or illness, and can cause the top layer of skin to shed and die.
It’s considered a medical emergency, and you should call 911 or go to an emergency room if you have signs and symptoms.
But if you do have time before you go, the Mayo Clinic ...
continue reading...Stevens Johnson Syndrome in itself is an extremely serious and potentially deadly condition.
The condition is usually an allergic reaction in response to medication, infection or illness. It can cause the top layer of skin to shed and die, which is extremely painful for the patient.
But according to the Mayo Clinic, Stevens Johnson Syndrome can also bring a host of complications, including:
Secondary skin infection, or “cellulitis”: This acute infection of the skin can lead to life-threatening complications, including meningitis — an ...
continue reading...According to the Mayo Clinic, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome is a rare and unpredictable skin condition. Although no test is available to help predict who is at risk, some factors may increase the risk of developing Stevens-Johnson syndrome, including:
According to the Stevens Johnson Syndrome Foundation, the potentially deadly skin condition afflicts people of all ages and both sexes. But more female cases have been reported than male, and it afflicts people of all ages.
The Foundation says recognizing the early symptoms of Stevens Johnson Syndrome and getting prompt medical attention are the most important tools in minimizing the possible long-term effects the condition may have on its victims.
Those symptoms include:
According to the Mayo Clinic, the exact cause of Stevens-Johnson syndrome can’t always be identified. Usually, the condition is an allergic reaction in response to medication, infection or illness.
Whatever the underlying cause, the condition is gravely serious. It can cause the top layer of skin to shed and die. Even if it doesn’t prove deadly, it’s extremely painful and can cause long-term health problems including blindness.
The Mayo Clinic provides the following information on the condition’s causes:
Medication causes
Medications are most often ...
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