What Is Stevens-Johnson Syndrome?
Stevens-Johnson syndrome commonly known as SJS is a rare and deadly disorder of the skin and mucous membranes.

A red or purple rash appears within 1 to 3 days, and after that the skin starts to blister and peel, leaving painful “raw” patches. This frequently begins on the face before moving to other body areas.

A patient could lose up to 10% of the skin’s outer layer due to SJS. According to experts, the illness is linked to using particular medications and contracting particular infections.

What Is The Most Common Cause Of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome?

SJS is typically brought on by an adverse reaction to a medication you have been taking. After using the medication for one week to two months, the reaction can occur. SJS may also result from infections, vaccines, or illnesses that affect your entire body or specific organs.

The most common cause of Stevens-Johnson syndrome is an adverse drug reaction, notably to specific types of antibiotics, anti-inflammatory painkillers, and medications for epilepsy

It begins with flu-like symptoms and progresses to a painful rash that blisters and spreads. Then the afflicted skin’s top layer dies, sheds, and starts to repair after a few days.

Patients suffering from Stevens-Johnson syndrome typically necessitate hospitalization. The goal of treatment is to eliminate the source, treat wounds, manage pain, reduce complications, and regrow the skin. Recovering from SJS may take weeks or months.

What Are The Symptoms Of Stevens-Johnson syndrome?

Early Symptoms Of SJS
One may develop early symptoms of Stevens-Johnson syndrome one to three days before a rash appears, such as:

• Fever
• Fatigue
• Painful throat
• Burning eyes

Common Symptoms of SJS
Additional indications and symptoms of the illness include:

• Severe unexplained skin pain
• A rash that is red or purple and causes blisters on the skin, and mucous membranes around the mouth, nose, eyes, and genitalia.
• Skin shedding occurs days after blisters form.

What Is The Treatment Of Stevens-johnson Syndrome?

Patients with Steven Johnson syndrome are mostly admitted and treated in the ICU of hospitals. The signs and symptoms could be fatal if left untreated.

Your symptoms will be treated, and it might involve one or more of the following:

• Fluids injected to fend against dehydration
• Dressings for skin protection
• Medicines to aid with any discomfort
• Medications to reduce inflammation and stop the infection

Can Steven-Johnson Syndrome Be Fatal?
The signs and symptoms of SJS could be fatal if left untreated. Usually, the second episode is more severe than the first. Stevens-Johnson syndrome can be lethal in up to 10% of patients.

How Long Does Steven Johnson Syndrome last?
You might not entirely heal from Stevens-Johnson syndrome for a few weeks or months. You’ll probably experience extreme fatigue for a few weeks after leaving the hospital.

Normally, it takes 2 to 3 weeks for your skin to heal, but if you have a skin infection, it could take longer.

Complications / Side Effects Of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
Serious side effects of Stevens-Johnson syndrome include:

• problems with organs like the lungs, liver, and kidneys
• skin problems like an infection,
• changes in skin color
• scarring eye problems such as chronic inflammation or vision issues
• scarring that affects the penis or vagina