Overview Of Possible Causes And Risk Factors For Stevens-Johnson Syndrome

Liver Injury

Liver injury appears to be a major risk factor for Stevens-Johnson syndrome. The most common reason may be because certain types of liver damage can result from overusing medication. One of the medications that may trigger liver injury is acetaminophen. This medicine also seems to trigger Stevens-Johnson syndrome. However, liver injury due to medication may not be the only type that results in this condition.

Patients with a form of hepatitis, such as hepatitis A, may also be at risk. It seems as if Stevens-Johnson syndrome increases liver enzymes in over thirty percent of those with the condition. This may translate to ten percent with a full hepatitis infection. Thus, some researchers may consider hepatitis A and other forms a complication of Stevens-Johnson syndrome. Either way, individuals with a compromised liver seem to develop this condition more often.

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