Herbal Remedies for Steven Johnson Syndrome

Steven Johnson syndrome is one of a rare skin disorders that usually occurs due to infection or reaction to any drug. The disorder is characterized by the flu like symptoms and is accompanied by formation of red or purple colored rash on the skin. These rashes later spread to the whole body. Later on, top most layer of the skin gets damaged and sheds off.

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF STEVEN JOHNSON SYNDROME?

The common symptoms of this health condition are listed below:

• Swelling in the face and tongue.
• Hives.
• Pain in the affected area.
• Red or purple colored skin rashes that spread within several hours or weeks
• Formation of blisters on skin as well as on the mucous membrane of mouth, nose, eyes and on genitals as well.
• Shedding of the outer layer of the skin.
• Other symptoms that a person may experience are fever, fatigue, cough and sore throat.

WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF STEVEN JOHNSON SYNDROME?

As it is rare form of health condition, sometimes, it is unpredictable. A doctor may not identify the exact cause behind this problem. Generally, this problem is a result of any infection or medication.

• Medications such as Anti-gout medications (Allopurinol), and painkillers (acetaminophen, ibuprofen) may pose a person at high risk of getting this problem. Some medicines such as penicillin are used to fight infection and are also responsible for this condition. Medicines such as antipsychotics are used to treat mental illness and are also responsible for the same.
• The disorder may also be caused by infections such as herpes, HIV, Hepatitis and pneumonia as well.
• A weakened immune system may also pose a person at high risk of developing this problem. Even a person having a family history of this same disorder may also at risk of this problem.

HOW STEVEN JOHNSON SYNDROME CAN BE DIAGNOSED?

A doctor may identify the disorder by only doing physical examination of a person. He may ask about your family history as well as other symptoms regarding your health. Moreover, he may do the biopsy of your skin in order to confirm the diagnosis.

WHAT ARE THE COMPLICATIONS OF STEVEN JOHNSON SYNDROME?

If the disease is left untreated, then it may cause several serious complications, too. So it must be treated well. The complications of this problem are:

• The problem may cause several other skin problems too. It may even lead to sepsis, a serious life threatening disease.
• The disease may cause blood infection and may even lead to shock and organ failure as well.
• The disease may also result in eye problems. Irritation, itching and inflammation are some of the eye problems that may result due to this disorder.
• The disease may also cause inflammation of several organs of the body, such as liver, kidneys, heart as well.
• It may even lead to permanent damage to the skin. Even the problem may lead to abnormal bumps on the skin and discoloring of the skin as well. A person may develop scars on the skin.

WHAT IS THE BEST TREATMENT OPTION AVAILABLE FOR THIS PROBLEM?

No doubt, modern medicines are widely used to treat any disorder. But the fact is, they usually suppress one or more symptoms of any particular disease and at the same time pose a person at high risk of side effects.

Ayurveda is a great alternative over the modern treatment. It helps to manage the disorder naturally. The treatment involves the use of Ayurvedic medicines that are made using pure herbs and hence a great way to deal with any health condition. Instead of causing any side effects, the Ayurvedic treatment always gives side benefits.

HERBAL REMEDIES FOR STEVEN JOHNSON SYNDROME

Planet Ayurveda offers treatment for a number of diseases and for Steven Johnson syndrome also, it provides an effective cure.

For Steven Johnson syndrome, the house offers following Ayurvedic medicines:

1. Neem Capsules
2. Navkarshik Churna
3. Curcumin Capsules
4. Gandhak Rasayan
5. Giloy Capsules
6. Phyllanthus Niruri

PRODUCTS DESCRIPTION

1. Neem Capsules

One of the most commonly used herbs in Ayurveda is Neem. The herb is also known as Azadirachta indica. The herb is known for a number of health benefits. The herb is a good blood purifier and hence a great way to manage a healthy skin.

Pack Size: Each bottle contains 60 capsules in it.

Dosage: 1 capsule twice daily, with plain water, after meals.

2. Navkarshik Churna

The powder is enriched with some excellent herbs and is a great way to cure this skin disorder. The herbs include Amla (Phyllanthus emblica), Haritaki (Terminalia chebula), Bahera (Terminalia bellirica), Vacha (Acorus calamus), Neem (Azadirachita indica), Manjistha (Rubia cordifolia), Katuki (Picrorhiza kurrooa), Giloy (Tinospora cordifolia) and Daruhaldi (Berberis aristata). All of them are mentioned in Ayurveda.

Pack Size: Each bottle contains 200 g of powder in it.

Dosage: 1 teaspoonful twice daily, with plain water, after meals.

3. Curcumin Capsules

Another effective medicine for this disorder from the house is curcumin. The capsules are made using the pure and standardized extracts of Curcumin (Curcuma longa). The herb is frequently used in Ayurveda for various skin disorders.

Pack Size: Each bottle contains 60 capsules in it.

Dosage: 1 capsule twice daily, with plain water, after meals.

4. Tab. Gandhak Rasayan

Gandhak Rasayan from the house is made using pure Gandhak and pure Sharkara. The tablets are also good enough to manage the symptoms of this skin disorder.

Pack Size: Each bottle contains 120 tablets in it.

Dosage: 2 tablets twice daily, with plain water, after meals.

5. Giloy Capsules

These capsules are another great way to cure this skin problem. The pure extract of Giloy (Guduchi) (Tinospora cordifolia) is used in the preparation of these capsules.

Pack Size: Each bottle contains 60 capsules in it.

Dosage: 1 capsule twice daily, with plain water, after meals.

6. Cap. Phyllanthus Niruri

Phyllanthus niruri capsules are also the great ones for managing this health problem. These capsules are prepared using the pure and standardized herb Bhumiamla, also known as Phyllanthus niruri. The herb is effective in elevating Kapha and pitta dosha of the body.

Pack Size: Each bottle contains 60 capsules in it.

Dosage: 1 capsule twice daily, with plain water, after meals.