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Toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) is an acute and severe skin disease with clinical and histological features characterized by the destruction and detachment of the skin epithelium and mucous membranes.
Features include very common findings: Fever, Abnormal blistering of the skin, Inflammatory abnormality of the skin, and Fatigue and others; and common findings: Elevated circulating hepatic transaminase concentration, Myalgia, Rhinitis, and Cough and others. 64 total HPO annotations.
Organ System | Phenotype Count | Example Features |
|---|---|---|
Skin | 11 | Genital blistering, Skin ulcer, Oral mucosal blisters |
Biomarker and diagnostic research for toxic epidermal necrolysis has been reported in the published literature.
Phenotype severity distribution: 5 very common features, 22 common features.
Estimated prevalence: Unknown (Unknown prevalence).
6 clinical trials registered, 2 recruiting. Interventions under study include drug therapy and other interventions. Pipeline includes 1 PHASE2, 3 PHASE1, 1 EARLY_PHASE1. Research is primarily sponsored by academic and government institutions.
NCT ID | Title | Phase | Sponsor | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
[NCT04711200](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT04711200) |
Data assembled from 5 of 12 sources · Last updated Nov 3, 2026, 2:30 PM UTC
European rare disease database
Genetic and Rare Diseases Info Center
Digestive system |
7 |
Elevated circulating hepatic transaminase concentration, Difficulty swallowing (mouth and throat) (oral-pharyngeal dysphagia), Diarrhea |
Eyes | 6 | Keratitis, Anterior uveitis, Corneal erosion |
Lungs and breathing | 5 | Abnormal bronchus morphology, Pneumonia, Respiratory failure requiring assisted ventilation |
Brain and nerves | 5 | Difficulty swallowing (mouth and throat) (oral-pharyngeal dysphagia), Depression, Fatigue |
Kidneys and urinary system | 3 | Blood in the urine (hematuria), Acute kidney injury, Renal tubular epithelial necrosis |
Blood and immune system | 2 | Decreased total neutrophil count, Low red blood cell count (anemia) |
Lab test results | 1 | Elevated circulating hepatic transaminase concentration |
Muscles | 1 | Myalgia |
Metabolism | 1 | Fever |
LYell SYndrome MEsenchymal Stromal Cells Treatment
PHASE1 |
Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris |
RECRUITING |
[NCT06119490](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06119490) | Evaluation of the Efficacy and Safety of Methylprednisolone Combined With the JAK Inhibitors in the Treatment of Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis | EARLY_PHASE1 | Peng Zhang | UNKNOWN |
[NCT07110662](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07110662) | New Therapeutic Target for Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN) Using Anti-CD38+ Monoclonal Antibodies. | PHASE1 | Hospices Civils de Lyon | NOT_YET_RECRUITING |
[NCT07014059](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07014059) | Autologous Serum Obtained by a Closed-Circuit Collection Device | PHASE2 | GIANCARLO FATOBENE | ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING |
[NCT06926478](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06926478) | Subconjunctival Humira for Boston Keratoprosthesis | PHASE1 | Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary | NOT_YET_RECRUITING |
243 publications have been identified in PubMed for toxic epidermal necrolysis. Research spans Review / Meta-Analysis (38%), Case Report / Case Series (27%), and Epidemiology / Natural History (19%).
Research Type | Count | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
Research summaries | 82 | 38% |
Patient case studies | 58 | 27% |
Disease patterns and progression | 41 | 19% |
Other research | 12 | 6% |
Laboratory research | 9 | 4% |
Clinical study results | 7 | 3% |
Testing and diagnosis research | 6 | 3% |
New treatment approaches | 2 | 1% |
Tan S (2026). [PMID: 41403117](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41403117/). *Australas J Dermatol*. [Review / Meta-Analysis]
Murphy TJ (2026). [PMID: 41609106](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41609106/). *J Burn Care Res*. [Epidemiology / Natural History]
Zhao Q (2026). [PMID: 41846917](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41846917/). *Front Immunol*. [Review / Meta-Analysis]
Iglesias-Santamaría A (2026). [PMID: 41719190](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41719190/). *J Oncol Pharm Pract*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Anklowitz A (2026). [PMID: 41967128](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41967128/). *Clin Exp Dermatol*. [Epidemiology / Natural History]
Toyoshima R (2026). [PMID: 41306048](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41306048/). *J Dermatol*. [Epidemiology / Natural History]
Yang H (2026). [PMID: 41564934](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41564934/). *J Allergy Clin Immunol Pract*. [Clinical Trial Publication]
Chee E (2026). [PMID: 41787930](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41787930/). *Australas J Dermatol*. [Review / Meta-Analysis]
Liu ZF (2026). [PMID: 41792871](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41792871/). *Australas J Dermatol*. [Review / Meta-Analysis]
Heuer R (2026). [PMID: 40905522](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40905522/). *J Dtsch Dermatol Ges*. [Review / Meta-Analysis]
AI-curated news mentioning toxic epidermal necrolysis
Updated Oct 15, 2026
Recent research highlights chronic respiratory complications associated with Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis. This study underscores the need for ongoing monitoring and management of respiratory health in affected patients.
A case report details the management of lamotrigine-associated Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) overlap during valproate co-therapy using rhTNFR-Fc and therapeutic plasma exchange. This highlights potential treatment strategies for severe drug reactions.
A five-year study at a tertiary referral hospital in Somalia provides insights into Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis. The research highlights patient demographics, treatment outcomes, and potential triggers for these severe skin conditions.