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Why Are There So Many SJS Misdiagnoses?

Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS) is a rare yet severe skin disease that attacks the skin and the mucous membranes of the eyes, mouth, and genitals. More often than not, SJS is the result of an allergic reaction to medications. In fact, 95% of all SJS cases involve prescription drugs. While SJS is a dangerous skin disease, […]

What is Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN)?

Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS) is a rare yet deadly skin disease. It is often the result of an allergic reaction to certain medications. Very few people develop SJS in a given year, meaning hardly anyone understands the seriousness of it. Due to its rarity, many doctors misdiagnose this condition or miss it entirely. When that occurs, […]

What are Some of the Long-Term Effects of SJS?

People are at risk of contracting a plethora of illnesses and diseases every day. While some conditions are minor, leading to mild discomfort, others are more severe, leading to life-threatening complications. To make matters worse, many of these conditions are extremely rare, with few medical professionals having any experience with them. One such condition is […]

What Damages Can I Recover in my SJS Lawsuit?

Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS) might be a rare skin disease, but it can also be incredibly devastating, affecting around 10% of the skin on your body. Unfortunately, because it is so rare, many doctors often misdiagnose the disease or miss it entirely, leading to symptoms worsening. SJS can develop into a more dangerous and even rarer […]

How is Stevens-Johnson Syndrome Diagnosed?

The world is full of conditions and diseases that range from mild and moderate to severe and life-threatening. Countless things can cause these illnesses, such as viruses and bacteria. However, certain medications can cause an individual to have an allergic reaction that leads to the development of certain conditions. Such is the case with Stevens-Johnson […]

Common SJS Complications

The world is full of diseases that range from mild to severe and life-threatening. Many conditions are well-documented, with most healthcare experts aware of their existence. They know what to look for and how to treat them. However, there are just as many diseases that often go unnoticed. The rarity of these conditions often leads […]

What Factors Increase Your Risk of SJS?

As you go about your day, your body is under attack by foreign bodies, bacteria, and viruses that try to infect your body and make you sick. Fortunately, the human body has an army of antibodies that work to prevent these illnesses from inflicting real damage. While they are powerful, these antibodies cannot stop everything. […]

How Rare is Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS)?

The world is full of potentially harmful diseases, ranging from mild to life-threatening. Many are common and well-known, such as cancer, diabetes, pneumonia, and asthma. People have a grasp on the severity of these illnesses, treating them with respect, and seeking the treatment their illness warrants. However, there are a host of conditions that are […]

How Deadly is SJS?

The world is full of countless diseases and conditions that threaten the lives of millions. No one is immune to all diseases. There is a possibility that anyone can fall victim to some illness at one point in their lives. Many of these diseases are minor and don’t pose a risk to your overall health […]

Protecting Yourself from SJS

The world is full of countless conditions and diseases that the general public is well aware of. From cancer to diabetes, there are a host of diseases that receive recognition regularly. However, some lesser-known diseases can be just as dangerous and life-threatening that warrant the same level of attention as others. One such disease happens […]