Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome
Superficial blistering over the axillae, face and chest due to staphylococcal scalded skin sydrome (SSSS-patient1)
Keywords: Arm fold, Bacterial skin infection, Collapsed bullae, Erythema, Eye, Eye secretion, Face, Female, Infant, Mouth, Peeling skin, Peri-oral crusting, Ritter disease, Ruptured superficial blisters, Scalded skin syndrome, Skin of colour, Superficial erosions, Trunk
What is staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome?
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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