Stevens Johnson Syndrome may become noticeable with a skin lesions, with or without systemic (whole body) symptoms. The systemic symptoms are severe in Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and the lesions are extensive, involving multiple body areas, especially the mucous membranes. Toxic epidermal necrolysis (Lyell’s syndrome or TEN syndrome) involves multiple large blisters that coalesce, followed by sloughing of all or most of the skin and mucous membranes.
Signs and symptoms often appear suddenly. These include pain in the affected mucous membranes even before erosions develop. Steven Johnson syndrome is most common in children and young adults. In some cases, the cause can’t be identified.
Signs to look for with Stevens- Johnson Syndrome if you are taking or giving medication:
a skin rash, which may have the appearance of a bull’s eye type target
painful blisters on two or more mucosal surfaces, such as a child’s eyes, mouth, nose, ear, and anogenital area, which can lead to ulceration and hemorrhagic crusting
eye redness and swelling
flu like symptoms, including a persistent fever
Conjunctivitis