Talk:Stevens–Johnson syndrome

A misplaced or spam link

Under external links there is one with the text "Book On Stevens Johnson Syndrome - Best On The Market" that points to http://waboyer.com/ That sight has a link on the side about Stevens-Johnson but is a collection of someone's writings about all kinds of subjects.The S-J book is not a book, it is an advertisement for a book. I'm not up on wikipedia policy but I'm pretty sure this is self-promotion and close to being spam.75.163.96.162 (talk) 11:11, 7 July 2009 (UTC)

Eponyms

Why is it called Stevens-Johnson syndrome? Were those two doctors who discovered it? Or were they patients who had the symptoms?

They were the doctors - I've added clarification in the Eponym section SJFriedl (talk) 16:09, 19 January 2008 (UTC)

Ginseng

Where is the source or note suggesting SJS is associated with gigseng? —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 206.170.104.39 (talk) 20:31, 16 December 2006 (UTC).

The final paragraph listed under the treatment section must be aa hoax. It makes no sense whatsoever. Putting a tooth into someone's eye to restore sight? Is someone pranking this entry? Saamiheart 15:38, 2 October 2007 (UTC)saamiheart

Dear editors, I'm Amalyste's projet manager in France, a French SJS & TEN patient association. You may find our website by typing AMALYSTE

I'd like to correct your definition because most cases are not in fact idiopathic but iatrogenic (that is caused by specific drugs) and a very small minority are caused by bacteria or viruses (lung mycoplasms as well). So please review this information. Likewise, the odonto-kerato-prothesis (the tooth based prothesis) is not an hoax but really a last resort solution for the most dramatic ocular sequelea caused by both syndromes (SJS and TEN).

If you allow me to correct this I will, but I'd rather see you do it. I once corrected an article that was once considered as spam, orthewise I could add the references you need to confirm both statements.

Let me know, best regards Association AMALYSTE —Preceding unsigned comment added by 82.243.246.224 (talk) 12:50, 10 June 2008 (UTC)

"People with S-J"

The section "People with Stevens-Johnson Syndrome" should probably not include any names without a reference - though I was able to find (and add) the reference for Tessa Keller, I couldn't find anything for Sebastian Tamayo, Donald Trump's assistant. Should this name be removed pending a reference? SJFriedl (talk) 16:01, 19 January 2008 (UTC)

gout medication links to stevens-johnson syndrome

There is a case in south central Indiana where an 85 year old male who had been taking medication for gout contracted Stevens-Johnson Syndrome. Recovery is slow and on going. Looking at a lengthy hospital stay. THe medication was allpurniol. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 76.251.80.204 (talk) 02:53, 28 August 2008 (UTC)

nevirapine

may also cause SJ it is a Non-nucleoside reverse transciptase inhibitor. Should be inserted and referenced. AriaNo11 (talk) 03:43, 17 October 2008 (UTC)

picture request

I'm 12 and I've had Stevens Johnsons Syndrome, I think a picture would improve the quality of this page and I don't think there's any point in the 'who's had SJS'SophieLaura96 (talk) 19:28, 12 March 2009 (UTC)

requested citations

I have a friend suffering from this disease right now. When I was trying to find out what this is, I noticed in the "Treatment" section "citation requested" that the text is exactly the same as at this URL under "treatment": http://www.sjsinfo.net/ —Preceding unsigned comment added by 86.60.209.83 (talk) 18:10, 9 June 2009 (UTC)

Symptoms?

Wouldn't a symptoms/presentation section be helpful?Peetiemd (talk) 02:32, 19 June 2009 (UTC)

if a chiled gets the syndrome do they have a better chance of dying? and how long dose it take to gert rid of it ? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 165.214.14.22 (talk) 19:36, 23 August 2010 (UTC)

Picture

I just came across this page from a fairly unrelated article, not kowing what SJ-Syndrome was and I was somewhat startled by getting an image of a body looking like it's in the process of decomposing flashed into my face without any warning whatsoever. I'm not a queasy person but I would think that someone of a less robust disposition might actually be disturbed by this. I'm not at home with editing the wiki, but I would suggest to at least move the picture down so that anyone coming across this article will read about the condition and be aware that pictures of necrolysis might be included.

I agree with this, could we remove it? --Knightdaemon (talk) 01:54, 6 December 2010 (UTC)

Moving the image below the fold would appease the OP, but it shouldn't be removed entirely. --Simpsora (talk) 01:29, 26 April 2011 (UTC)

Ah no I do not think we should move it. This is a serious medical condition. The image reinforces this fact. Doc James (talk · contribs · email) 01:34, 26 April 2011 (UTC)

Not sure if it's directly a matter of policy but usually there's a picture on the top right as part of the sidebar. Look for example at necrotizing fasciitis or gangrene, both of which have arguably shocking images in the prominent top right position. Also just because the image is shocking it shouldn't be removed as long as the image is relevant to the subject and helps the article. Also, per WP:NOT and massive precedent in articles pertaining to every subject. Cat-five - talk 19:43, 27 May 2011 (UTC)

three to six ratio

Umm why would you say three to six ratio when the obvious and correct way of saying it would be one to three ratio? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 208.110.226.193 (talk) 19:39, 16 November 2010 (UTC)

Uhm, 3 to 6 ratio is 1 to 2 ratio, not 1 to 3 like you wrote. 84.197.115.157 (talk) 08:06, 20 June 2011 (UTC)