TEN

TEN

Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis, also know as TENS, is a potentially deadly skin disease that usually results from a drug reaction. Another form of the disease is called Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, and again this usually results from a drug-related reaction. Both forms of the disease can be deadly as well as very painful and distressing. In most cases, these disorders are caused by a reaction to drugs, such as the cox-2 inhibitor Bextra, which has already been linked to SJS and TENS. Another drug commonly linked to Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis is the antibiotic, penicillin.

In many cases there is no known cause for TENS, although drugs are the main cause of this skin disease. This condition can be extremely serious, and can lead to massive discomfort and pain, and in some cases the infection that can be contracted through this disease can result in the death of the patient.

Any age group can find themselves affected by Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis. However, it is normally seen in older patients rather than younger ones, and this is because older patients tend to take more medication, and are therefore more likely to come across a drug to which they have a reaction. There are also other groups that are more vulnerable when it comes to contracting Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis.

This includes those with AIDS, who have lower immunity to infections and diseases. The elderly and all other age groups are advised to look out for any signs of TENS if they are on medication.