What is Stevens Johnson Syndrome (SJS)?
• What are the symptoms of Stevens Johnson Syndrome? • Does Bextra or Celebrex cause Stevens Johnson Syndrome? • What is Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN)? • What are the symptoms of Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis? • Does Bextra or Celebrex cause Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis? • What is Erythema Multiforme (EM)? • What is Erythema Multiforme Minor (EM Minor)? • What is Erythema Multiforme Major (EM Major)? • What is Exfoliative Dermatitis? • What other names does Stevens Johnson Syndrome go by? What is Stevens Johnson Syndrome (SJS)? Stevens Johnson Syndrome (SJS), also referred to as EM-major, is an immune-complex-mediated hypersensitivity condition (serious skin reaction) that is typically caused as an adverse reaction to certain drugs, like Bextra. It can, in its most severe form, be fatal; eliciting fatal results in approximately 3% to 15% of sufferers. It commonly causes swelling of the mouth, throat, anogenital region, intestinal tract, and the lining of the eyelids. Stevens Johnson Synd
