SJS-TEN images. Images of Stevens Johnson syndrome / toxic epidermal necrolysis. Authoritative facts from DermNet New Zealand.

Understanding the Context

What is Stevens Johnson syndrome / toxic epidermal necrolysis? Stevens Johnson syndrome /toxic epidermal necrolysis (SJS/TEN) is a very severe and acute skin disease, almost always caused by a drug. SJS/TEN is characterised by an extensive necrosis and detachment of the epidermis, which involves skin and mucosal surfaces (genitals, eyes, and mouth). The nursing care described on this page is ...

Key Insights

What are atypical target lesions? Atypical target lesions show just two zones and/or an indistinct border. In erythema multiforme, these lesions are raised (papular). In Stevens-Johnson syndrome / toxic epidermal necrolysis (SJS/TEN), they are flat (macular). What are targetoid lesions?

Final Thoughts

Targetoid lesions have concentric zones and look similar to target lesions but are not due to erythema ...