Ann Dermatol.  2018 Aug;30(4):481-483. 10.5021/ad.2018.30.4.481.

A Case of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome Probably Induced by Herbal Medicine

• Lim JH
• Cho SH
• Lee JD
• Kim HS

• KMID: 2457531
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5021/ad.2018.30.4.481

Abstract

No abstract available.

MeSH Terms

Herbal Medicine*
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome*

Figure

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  Fig. 1 Multiple erythematous tense bullae on the buttock and both extremities.

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  Fig. 2 (A) Biopsy specimens from the arm revealed a subepidermal split with bullae and epidermal necrosis (H&E, ×100). (B) (H&E, ×200).

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