Open AccessRetrospective analysis of Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis over a period of 10 years
Author(s) -
Abarna Devi Sanmarkan,
Tukaram Sori,
Devinder Mohan Thappa,
T J Jaisankar
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
indian journal of dermatology/indian journal of dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.395
H-Index - 36
eISSN - 1998-3611
pISSN - 0019-5154
DOI - 10.4103/0019-5154.77546
Subject(s) - toxic epidermal necrolysis , medicine , retrospective cohort study , dermatology , sepsis , medical record , nonsteroidal , pediatrics , surgery
Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS), and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN), are the acute emergencies in dermatology practice. Prompt diagnosis and management may reduce the morbidity and mortality in SJS/TEN patients. Early identification of the offending drug is necessary for early withdrawal and to prevent the recurrences of such a devastating illness.