skin disorders
Stevens Johnson Syndrome (SJS) and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN)
Diagnosis of SJS and TEN
A doctor's evaluation Sometimes a skin biopsy Doctors can usually diagnose Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis by the appearance of the affected skin and mucous membranes, by their symptoms (pain rather than itching), by how quickly the skin manifestations progress, and by how much of the skin is affected. A sample of skin may be removed and examined under a microscope (called a Biopsy ). 