What is SJS

Stevens-Johnson Syndrome or Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis is a severe life threatening adverse reaction which can be triggered by almost any medication and in some instances viral infections.

Symptoms can include:

– Painful blistering of the skin and mucous membrane involvement.
– In many cases preceded with flu like symptoms and high fever.
– As it evolves the skin literally sloughs off.
– Ocular involvement includes severe conjunctivis, iritis, palpebral edema, conjunctival and corneal blisters and erosions, and corneal perforation.

Almost any DRUG can cause SJS/TEN, including over the counter drugs. SJS and TEN do not discriminate against anyone! Everyone should be aware of adverse drug reactions.

Educate before you medicate!

To learn more, please click here to download our Fact Sheet in word format.

New version of the SJS Fact Sheet without graphic images please print and share:

https://sjsupport.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/New-PG-Version-SJS-Fact-Sheet.pdf

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