Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome (Infant)

Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome (Infant)

Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome is epidermolysis caused by a staphylococcal toxin. Findings include erythema with overlying desquamation in sheets, particularly in the intertriginous area of the groin and axillae. Often there is also perioral peeling.

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