Autoimmune & systemic

Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis

Toxic epidermal necrolysis is a severe, life-threatening skin reaction, usually to a drug, causing widespread peeling like a burn. It is an emergency requiring immediate hospital care.

Symptoms & signs

Signs of Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis can vary from person to person. Common ones include:

Widespread painful red skin
Large sheets of peeling skin
Blisters and raw areas
High fever and severe illness

When to seek emergency care

Widespread, painful red skin
Large areas of skin coming away like a burn
Blisters and raw, weeping areas
High fever and severe illness

Treatment approach

Toxic epidermal necrolysis requires immediate hospital admission, usually to a burns or intensive-care unit, where the trigger drug is stopped and intensive supportive care is given. Dermatology follow-up afterwards focuses on skin and eye recovery and avoiding the trigger in future.

What to expect

Assessment

Dr. Maharania examines the affected area and asks about your history, triggers and any treatments you've already tried.

Diagnosis

A clear diagnosis — with simple tests only if needed — so treatment targets the real cause, not just the symptoms.

Personalised plan

A treatment plan suited to your skin type, the severity, and your daily routine — explained in plain language.

Follow-up

Review visits or WhatsApp check-ins to fine-tune the plan and track your progress over time.

Frequently asked questions

Is Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis a medical emergency?

Yes. Toxic epidermal necrolysis is a life-threatening emergency that must be treated in hospital. Call emergency services or go to the nearest hospital immediately — it cannot be managed online.

What should I do right now?

If symptoms are severe, spreading, or affecting your breathing, swallowing or general health, go to the nearest hospital or call emergency services. For mild or already-healed cases, you can book a consultation to plan further care.

Can Dr. Maharania help after the urgent phase?

Yes. Once the acute episode has been treated, Dr. Maharania can support skin recovery, help identify the trigger, document medicines to avoid where relevant, and reduce the chance of it happening again.

Where can I get help?

For emergencies, go to the nearest hospital or call local emergency services. For follow-up and non-urgent skin care, consult Dr. Kailash Maharania at Vaishali Nagar, Jaipur or at Jhunjhunu.