Skin Conditions
Stevens-Johnson syndrome
Emergency
ICD-10: L51 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: स्टीवंस-जॉनसन सिंड्रोम · தமிழ்: ஸ்டீவன்ஸ் ஜான்சன் நோய் · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಸ್ಟೀವನ್ಸ್ ಜಾನ್ಸನ್ ರೋಗ · తెలుగు: స్టీవెన్స్ జాన్సన్ సిండ్రోమ్ · বাংলা: স্টিভেনস জনসন সিনড্রোম · मराठी: स्टीव्हन्स जॉन्सन सिंड्रोम · ગુજરાતી: સ્ટીવન્સ જોન્સન સિન્ડ્રોમ
About this condition
Stevens-Johnson syndrome is a rare but life-threatening allergic reaction, often triggered by certain medications or infections, causing severe blistering of skin and mucous membranes. This medical emergency requires immediate hospitalization as it can affect eyes, mouth, and internal organs, and early treatment is critical to prevent complications.
Common symptoms
severe skin rash
blisters
mouth sores
fever
eye redness
painful skin
peeling skin
When to see a doctor: immediately - seek emergency care
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | स्टीवंस-जॉनसन सिंड्रोम · गंभीर त्वचा रोग · त्वचा छिलना · मुंह में छाले |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | ஸ்டீவன்ஸ் ஜான்சன் நோய் · கடுமையான தோல் அழற்சி · தோல் உரிதல் · வாய் புண்கள் |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಸ್ಟೀವನ್ಸ್ ಜಾನ್ಸನ್ ರೋಗ · ತೀವ್ರ ಚರ್ಮ ರೋಗ · ಚರ್ಮ ಸುಲಿಯುವುದು · ಬಾಯಿ ಹುಣ್ಣುಗಳು |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | స్టీవెన్స్ జాన్సన్ సిండ్రోమ్ · తీవ్ర చర్మ జబ్బు · చర్మం ఒలిపోవడం · నోటి పుండ్లు |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | স্টিভেনস জনসন সিনড্রোম · মারাত্মক চর্মরোগ · চামড়া ওঠা · মুখে ঘা |
| Marathi (मराठी) | स्टीव्हन्स जॉन्सन सिंड्रोम · गंभीर त्वचा रोग · त्वचा सोलणे · तोंडात फोड |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | સ્ટીવન્સ જોન્સન સિન્ડ્રોમ · ગંભીર ચામડી રોગ · ચામડી છોલાવું · મોંમાં ચાંદા |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Stevens-Johnson syndrome?
severe skin rash, blisters, mouth sores, fever, eye redness, painful skin.
When should I see a doctor?
immediately - seek emergency care
Is Stevens-Johnson syndrome common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Stevens-Johnson syndrome?
Severity is classified as Emergency. immediately - seek emergency care.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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