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Toxic epidermal necrolysis (Lyell’s syndrome)

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European Handbook of Dermatological Treatments

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Toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) is an acute, severe, often life-threatening skin reaction, which is characterized by extensive necrosis and detachment of the epidermis and mucous membranes. It has been observed worldwide and affects people of both sexes and all ages. It occurs more often in the elderly and women and its incidence is about 0.4–1.3 cases per million per year.

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  1. A. Minas
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  1. ‘A. Sygros’ Hospital, Department of Dermatology, University of Athens, 5, I. Dragoumi Street, 161 21, Athens, Greece

    Andreas D. Katsambas

  2. University Unit Allergology Professional and Environmental Dermatology, University of Florence, Via Alfani 37, 50 121, Florence, Italy

    Torello M. Lotti

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Minas, A. (2003). Toxic epidermal necrolysis (Lyell’s syndrome). In: Katsambas, A.D., Lotti, T.M. (eds) European Handbook of Dermatological Treatments. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-07131-1_96

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