An account on the Website for the Stevens Johnson Foundation tells the story of Julie, a young woman who suffered a bout of Stevens Johnson Syndrome when she was 10 months old.
According to the account, written by her mother, Julie continues to suffer problems with her eyes as a result of SJS. But her mother is grateful that Julie didn’t lose her eyesight altogether. According to the account, Julie nearly died a number of times as a result of SJS.
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continue reading...The rare, serious skin disorder called Stevens-Johnson syndrome, or SJS, often begins with flu symptoms, according to the Mayo Clinic. But it turns into a painful red or purplish rash that spreads and blisters, and can eventually cause the top layer of your skin to die and shed.
It’s considered a medical emergency that usually requires hospitalization, and may prove deadly. So it’s important to recognize the symptoms and seek help immediately.
The Mayo Clinic says the condition occurs when skin and ...
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