What is Stevens Johnson syndrome?

Stevens–Johnson syndrome (SJS) is a life-threatening condition affecting the skin in which cell death causes the epidermis to separate from the dermis. The syndrome is thought to be a hypersensitivity complex affecting the skin and the mucous membranes.

How do members experience Stevens Johnson syndrome?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with Stevens Johnson syndrome*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for Stevens Johnson syndrome*

Who has Stevens Johnson syndrome on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 3
30s 14
40s 13
50s 20
60s 17
70+ 2

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 10
Female 60