Introduction
Stevens–Johnson syndrome (SJS) is a type of severe skin reaction. It is rare but serious disorder of the skin mucous membranes characterized by inflammation of the mucous membrane leading to the red or purplish rash. It is the unwanted gift of conventional drugs such as Paracetamol, NSAD, etc.
Causes of Stevens – Johnson Syndrome
The exact cause is not fully understood. However it is considered that it is a specific type of allergic reaction to medications or infections. Medications:
- NSAID
- Cox-2 inhibitors
- Sulfonamides or penicillin for infections
- Anticonvulsants
Infections
- Herpes (simplex or zoster)
- Influenza
- HIV
- Diphtheria
- Typhoid
- Hepatitis
Rare Causes
Physical stimulus given by UV rays or radiation therapy.
Others
Existing medical conditions which lower the immunity of the body for e.g. HIV or SLE increase the risk for this syndrome.
Genetic
Carrying a gene called HLAB12 may make you susceptible to SJS.
Symptoms of Stevens – Johnson Syndrome
- Facial swelling
- Tongue swelling
- Hives
- Skin pain
- A red or purple skin rash that spreads
- Blisters on your skin and mucous membranes, especially in your mouth, nose and eyes
- Shedding (sloughing) of your skin
If you have Stevens-Johnson syndrome, several days before the rash develops, you may experience: Fever, Sore throat, Cough, Burning eyes.
Diagnosis
- Clinical findings
- Biopsy
Complications
- Secondary skin infections for example meningitis.
- Sepsis, when the bacteria travel through the blood stream throughout the body.
- Eye problems: When the rash involves the eye. This may lead to blindness as well in certain cases.
- Damage to internal organs: for e.g. the SJS can lead to severe inflammation of the kidneys (nephritis), lungs (pneumonitis) etc
- Permanent skin damage.
Conventional Treatment for Steven Johnsons Syndrome
- To discontinue the medications causing this.
- Pain killers.
- Antibiotics to control infection.
- In severe cases immunoglobulin intravenous to halt the further process.
- Fluid replacement: loss of skin may lead to loss of fluids from the body.
- Skin grafting.
Homeopathic Treatment for Steven Johnson Syndrome
We have treated and documented some cases of Stevens – Johnson syndrome. We have recorded significant symptomatic relief in such cases. We would like to undertake and study more cases of Stevens – Johnson syndrome.
Just call or WhatsApp at +91 8264408264 and make an appointment to get homeopathic treatment for Steven Johnsons Syndrome with Dr. Vikas Singhal. At Dr. Singhal Homeo, you can get an online video consultation in India, as well as in Lithuania, France, Spain, Italy, Macau, Thailand, Hong Kong, Nigeria, Australia, the United States, the United Kingdom, Scotland, Austria, Canada, and Singapore.
