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    GlossaryToxic Epidermal Necrolysis (Lyell's syndrome)

    severe skin reaction causing widespread cell death and skin detachment

    Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN) is a rare, life-threatening skin condition characterized by widespread skin cell death, leading to the detachment of the epidermis from the underlying dermis. Often triggered by a severe reaction to medications, it presents with symptoms similar to severe burns, including extensive blistering and peeling of the skin, and requires immediate medical attention.

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      Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis

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      25 citations, July 1991 in “International Journal of Dermatology”
      Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis is a rare, serious skin condition that can affect anyone, is more common in women, and may be linked to genetics, with a 20% mortality rate mainly due to sepsis.

      research Lyell Syndrome in Childhood

      December 2013 in “Bőrgyógyászati és venerológiai szemle”
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      Severe Cutaneous Adverse Reactions to Drugs

      research Severe Cutaneous Adverse Reactions to Drugs

      273 citations, May 2017 in “The Lancet”
      Some drugs can cause rare but potentially deadly skin reactions, and early treatment and avoiding the drug again are key.
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