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From Mary Kugler, R.N., for About.com

Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis

Sunday April 13, 2008
Toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) is a potentially life-threatening immunological skin disorder that may occur in males or females of any age or ethnic background. TEN may be caused by infection or tumors. The most common cause of toxic epidermal necrolysis, though, is a reaction to a drug.

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