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SCarbamazepine

Stevens-Johnson syndrome: case reportA 58-year-old man developed Stevens-Johnson

syndrome after ingestion of carbamazepine [dosage,indication and time to reaction onset not stated]. Hedeveloped denudation of his skin over large areas of histrunk, face and limbs. He was admitted and receivedsystemic steroids and antibiotics with amniotic membraneas a biological dressing. His pain resolved immediately andhis ulcers improved over the following 17 days, whereafterhe was discharged.John A, et al. Use of amniotic membrane in dermatology. Indian Journal ofDermatology, Venereology and Leprology 76: 196-197, No. 2, Mar 2010.Available from: URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/0378-6323.60565 -India 803017576

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