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Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (Lyell's Syndrome) Summary

707 relevant articles (18 outcomes, 23 trials/studies) found for this Disease

Description: An exfoliative disease of skin seen primarily in adults and characterized by flaccid bullae and spreading erythema so that the skin has the appearance of being scalded. It results primarily from a toxic reaction to various drugs, but occasionally occurs as a result of infection, neoplastic conditions, or other exposure.

Also Known As: Lyell's Syndrome; Epidermal Necrolysis, Toxic; Nonstaphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome; Epidermal Necrolyses, Toxic; Lyell Syndrome Show All >>

Key Drugs and Agents for Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis

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Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to treatments:
  1. Immunoglobulins (Immunoglobulin) : 4 outcomes 4 studies in 44 results : IBA
  2. Intravenous Immunoglobulins (IVIG) : 4 outcomes 3 studies in 27 results : FDA 1
  3. Adrenal Cortex Hormones (Corticosteroids) : 2 outcomes in 11 results : IBA
  4. Antibodies : 2 outcomes in 6 results : IBA
  5. Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan) : 2 outcomes in 3 results : FDA 10
  6. Vancomycin : 1 outcome in 12 results : FDA 18 Generic
  7. Carbamazepine (Tegretol) : 3 studies in 27 results : FDA 23 Generic
  8. Anticonvulsants (Antiepileptic Drugs) : 2 studies in 16 results : IBA
  9. HLA-B Antigens (HLA-B) : 2 studies in 4 results : IBA
  10. Phenytoin (Dilantin) : 1 study in 27 results : FDA 9 Generic
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Diseases Related to Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis

  1. Graft vs Host Disease (Graft-Versus-Host Disease)
  2. Skin Diseases
  3. Urticaria (Hives)
  4. Dermatomyositis (Dermatopolymyositis)
  5. Atopic Dermatitis (Atopic Eczema)
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Key Therapies for Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis

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  1. Plasmapheresis : 3 outcomes 3 studies in 11 results
  2. Plasma Exchange : 2 outcomes in 6 results
  3. Transplantation (Transplant Recipients) : 1 outcome in 6 results
  4. Hemoperfusion : 1 outcome in 4 results
  5. Nursing Care : 2 studies in 7 results
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