Erythema and peeling of the epidermis in staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (SSSS-patient5)
Keywords: 3 months, Bacterial skin infection, Golden-yellow dried exudate, Hand, Infant, Leg, Leg fold, Peeling skin, Perineum, Ritter disease, Scaly rim, Sensitive-image, Staphylococcal scalded skin, Trunk, Widespread erythema
Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (SSSS) is a rare, severe, superficial blistering skin disorder which is characterised by the detachment of the outermost skin layer (epidermis). This is triggered by exotoxin release from specific strains of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria.
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