Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis From a Cigarette Burn

Abstract

Toxic epidermal necrolysis is a rare disease that is most often drug-induced but can be of idiopathic origin. We present a case that originated at the site of a cigarette burn to the forearm and review the key elements of physical exam findings and management of this life-threatening dermatological condition, which needs to be promptly recognized to decrease patient mortality. [West J Emerg Med. 2010; 11(2):205-207.]

Keywords

• Toxic epidermal necrolysis
• TEN
• Lyell’s disease
• Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
• SJS