Abstract

HERBAL MEDICINE INDUCED STEVEN JOHNSON SYNDROME: A CASE REPORT

Swathi P., Meghana T., Dr. Gummalla Pitchaiah* and Dr. D. Dachinamoorthi

ABSTRACT

Steven Johnson Syndrome (SJS) is a life-threatening illness presenting a severe mucosal erosions with widespread erythematous and cutaneous macules. They are severe forms of exfoliative dermatitis, characterized by extensive epidermal erythema and blistering. Majority of the cases are drug induced affecting oral and peri-oral region. A 30yrs old female patient reported to DVL IPD with the chief complaints of multiple pruritic pustules on the nape of neck and back of both lower limbs, oral ulcers since one month. It was associated with pain, burning type, aggravated on touching and taking food. The past history of the patient revealed that she had chicken pox (2 months back) for which she consumed herbal medicine which was advised by her grandparents. She developed a reaction all over the body after the consumption of herbal drug. There is often a misconception that ‘natural’ means ‘safe’ and many consumers believe that remedies of natural origin carry no risk.

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