Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome.
Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome (SSSS) is a disease primarily of young children, characterized by exfoliative dermatitis caused by exfoliative toxin producing Staphylococcus aureus. We had three cases of SSSS with varied dermatological manifestations-diffuse/scarlitiniform erythema, generalized exfoliation, sand paper skin texture, flaccid bullae, erosions, seborrheic dermatitis like scaling and cracking in skin creases which can be confused with other skin conditions. Hence, a high index of suspicion, early diagnosis and prompt treatment is imperative.
Satyapal
Seema
S
Department of Dermatology, Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College and General Hospital, Sion, Mumbai, India. ratnadlhurat@yahoo.com
Mehta
Jalpa
J
Dhurat
Rachita
R
Jerajani
Hemangi
H
Vaidya
Mamta
M
D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D013206:Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy