"A few weeks ago, for about a week, I was drinking pain killers and it turned out that my body's reaction was actually reversed, attacking myself," said Kartika explaining her illness. She also announced that it could happen because of the Stevens Johnson Syndrome she experienced. Dream friends might be curious about the details and facts about this disease."

The initial symptoms are similar to the flu, with spreading painful rashes and blisters. Then, the top layer of the affected skin dies, sheds, and begins to heal after a few days. In Kartika Putri's case, there was initially a watery lump on the forehead that later burst and turned into a blister-like wound. The lower lip also appeared black. According to HaloDoc, it generally takes weeks to months to recover from this condition. A more severe form of this condition is called toxic epidermal necrolysis.

There are several factors that make a person more vulnerable to Stevens-Johnson syndrome. Among them are: - Family history of Stevens-Johnson syndrome - Having a weakened immune system (HIV patients) - Taking medications such as anticonvulsants, antibiotics, and NSAIDs.

If there are symptoms and signs of Stevens-Johnson syndrome, immediately go to the emergency room. The treatment requires cooperation between a specialist in dermatology and venereology and other specialists, such as ophthalmologists, plastic surgeons, and others. This depends on the patient's condition.

If there is suspicion of symptoms of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, immediately go to the emergency room to receive treatment. Therapies that can be done to alleviate the symptoms include: - Stopping the use of suspected triggering drugs - Patients are closely monitored and preferably treated in the intensive care unit - Maintaining fluid and electrolyte balance - Preventing secondary infections Provision of nutrition and fluids Source: KlikDokter/Halodoc