Stevens-Johnson syndrome
Description
A rare, serious disorder of the skin and mucous membranes.
Overview
Stevens-Johnson syndrome is a serious disorder of the skin and mucous membranes. A medical emergency, it's often a reaction to medicine or an infection.
Symptoms
Flu-like symptoms appear first. A painful rash that spreads and blisters follows.
Treatments
Emergency treatment aims to eliminate the underlying cause and control symptoms and complications.
