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Written by Admin | October 9, 2023

• Medications are the most common cause of SJS/TEN (typically within 1-3 weeks of taking the medication and could be a drug that is already discontinued).


• DRESS syndrome: facial erythema and swelling hallmark feature: unlike SJS culprit med can be longer duration of therapy (2 weeks to 2 months)


• Anti MDA-5 Dermato: ulcerated Gottron’s papules; painful palmar papules, pernio- like lesion on digits; poor prognosis-rapidly progressive interstitial lung disease


• PG: rapidly progressive, painful ulcer, prednisone responsive, exhibits pathergy