Image Based Question-64955

A patient presented with the following seen on examination.Correct statements about this condition include all of the following EXCEPT?

A. Corticosteroid use is a primary part of therapy

B. :Lesions are similar in appearance to partial thickness bums

C. The process develops at the dermoepidermal junction

D. It  is believed to be an immunologic problem

Correct Answer » A Explanation

Ans:A.)Corticosteroid is a part of primary therapy.

Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis is shown in the image.

TEN can be an extension process with skin sloughing over large areas of the body. The slough occurs at the dermoepidermal junc­tion, and the skin rejuvenates spontaneously if secondary infection is avoided. The process appears to be an immunologic one secondary to certain drugs, such as the sul­famides and the barbiturates. Corticosteroids have not been effective therapy and their use may lead to problems with infection.