Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome
Erythema, scaling and crusting in a child with staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome
Keywords: Bacterial skin infection, Child, Crusting, Dry scaly fissured rash, Erythema, Face, Female, Mouth, Neck fold, Peri-oral, Periorbital crusting, Scalded skin syndrome, Superficial erosions, Yellow eye secretion
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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