toxic erythema of chemotherapy

Dermatologic Emergencies: SJS/TEN Mimics

Dr. Lindy Fox presented information about dermatologic emergencies that mimic Stevens-Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis (SJS/TEN). First, Dr. Fox described SJS/TEN, a severe skin reaction that causes damage to the skin and mucus membranes and can be life-threatening. Dr. Fox believes that SJS and TEN are two distinct conditions. SJS typically presents as targetoid lesions that…