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==Natural History== | ==Natural History== | ||
*[[Stevens-Johnson syndrome]] starts with a generalized [[macropapular]] rash, that will then progress to bullae, mucous membrane [[ulcerations]], [[conjunctivitis]], [[fever]], [[sore throat]], and [[fatigue]]. | *[[Stevens-Johnson syndrome]] starts with a generalized [[macropapular]] rash, that will then progress to bullae, mucous membrane [[ulcerations]], [[conjunctivitis]], [[fever]], [[sore throat]], and [[fatigue]]. | ||
*[[Toxic epidermal necrolysis]] will progress similarly to | *[[Toxic epidermal necrolysis]] will progress similarly to [[Stevens-Johnson syndrome]], but will also cause large layers of the epidermis | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Charmaine Patel, M.D. [2]
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Natural History
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome starts with a generalized macropapular rash, that will then progress to bullae, mucous membrane ulcerations, conjunctivitis, fever, sore throat, and fatigue.
- Toxic epidermal necrolysis will progress similarly to Stevens-Johnson syndrome, but will also cause large layers of the epidermis