What is Stevens-Johson’s Syndrome?  What is the treatment for Stevens-Johson’s Syndrome?

Stevens-Johson’s Syndrome is a severe multisystem allergic reaction caused by drugs or an infection.  It often results in death (30% of the time.)  This is an autoimmune disease that targets skin and mucus membranes.  Common triggers for Steven’s Johnson are penicillin, sulfonamides, anticonvulsants, herpes virus, streptococcus, and echo virus.  One will experience a skin rash, red eyes, conjunctivitis, foreign body sensation, tearing, and reduced vision.  This condition will often form symblepharons. Serious cases can cause a permanent decrease in vision.  Treatment involves hospitalization and treating the underlining infection.  Topical antibiotic and steroid ointments are common.

Treatment

     Hospitalization

     Treat underlining condition

     Topical antibiotic ointments

     Topical steroids

     Break symblepharons