Steven Johnson syndrome is characterized by a disorder related to your skin and mucous membranes. Around 30 percent of middle age face this problem due to overeating of unusual medications. Sometimes it is also a medical emergency if there is a need to control pain or minimize complications where the skin regrows.
CAUSES
- Drugs such as allopurinol are used for gout.
- Anti-convulsants drugs
- Sulfasalazine which are used to treat anti-bacterial infection.
- Pain killers such as acetaminophen and ibuprofen.
- Cancer
- HIV infection
- Weak immune system
- Genetic factors
SYMPTOMS
- Painful redness of skin
- Rash with the formation of blisters
- Skin peeling
- Fever
- Dryness of mouth and throat
- Fatigue
COMPLICATIONS
- Dehydration
- Sepsis
- Acute respiratory failure
- Permanent skin damage
QUESTIONNAIRES
- What is the medical name for Steven Johnson Syndrome?
It is also called toxic epidermal necrolysis.
- What happens to the skin in this disease?
Skin starts shedding within days after blisters formation.
- Differentiate the rash of Steven Johnson syndrome as compared to other diseases.
It is a purple color painful rash that spreads and forms blisters.
- How it can be treated?
Corticosteroid and intravenous immune globulin is the recommended treatment.
- Is this disease contagious?
It is a form of hypersensitivity reaction where our body’s immune system overreacts causing inflammation, hence it is not contagious.
- Which organs are mostly affected by this disease?
The mucous membrane of the skin, eyes, mouth and genitals are mainly affected.
Homeopathic Management
- Rhus toxicodendron
Mostly indicated in patients who often complain of severe itching at night. Warm application gives more relief.
The formation of blisters and vesicles are well-marked feature of this remedy.
- Sulphur
Mostly recommended for patients who have skin problems along with fever and malaise. Warmth aggravates complaints and itching more. Open and cold air makes skin wounds better.
- Apis Mellifica
Skin rashes that are hot and dry and are sensitive to touch and which get better by cold bath often call for this remedy. Warmth aggravates complaints more. Patients are usually irritable and crave milk profound itching is also well well-marked feature.
- Calendula
Mostly indicated at a superficial level where the condition is on an acute level. Skin wounds that are fresh and not embedded deeper can be cured by this remedy. Continuous itching with bleeding wounds is a well-marked feature of this remedy.
- Belladonna
Skin that appears to be red hot pale with continuous itching often calls for this remedy. Skin burns due to blisters formation. Continuous pus oozes out with vesicle formation. Warmth aggravates complaints more.
Homeo Care Clinic
Dr. Vaseem Choudhary along with his team has treated many patients successfully with Steven Johnson syndrome so if you are seeking a cure please visit our center for further assistance.