Treatment for Stevens-Johnson Syndrome includes first removing the drug that may have caused generalization of the lesions.
Treatment of the patient should be done in a hospital as frequent monitoring is required. Treatment for skin lesions uses the same techniques used with burn victims, as cold water compresses and creams that help moisturize the skin.
Individuals whose lesions have severely affected the mouth and are experiencing difficulties in eating foods should receive vitamins and nutrients intravenously.
Specific eye drops should be used and a daily eye examination is required. The use of corticosteroids should be done with caution, as they may increase the risk of death of these patients.
