Because SJS affects your skin and mucous membranes, those areas are at risk for complications, which can include: skin pigment changes scarring of the esophagus, genitals, or other areas cellulitis eye conditions, like dryness, photophobia, and blindness detachment and loss of nails mouth conditions, like dry mouth, periodontal disease, and gingivitis scalp hair thinning You can also experience severe complications from SJS inside of your body, including: sepsis gastrointestinal bleeding pulmonary embolism pulmonary edema heart attack respiratory failure liver failure kidney failure pulmonary complications, like bronchitis, bronchiectasis, and respiratory tract obstruction If you receive a diagnosis of SJS, youll immediately be admitted to a hospital, potentially the intensive care unit (ICU), a specialized burn unit, or dermatology unit
Additionally, most insurance policies were written before GLP-1 medications became mainstream for weight management, and formularies have not been updated to reflect current clinical guidelines
Similarly, if low DHT levels contribute to low libido, a medication that increases DHT levels may be prescribed
Biologics are administered through regular injections the frequency depends on your skin condition
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