Staphylococcal scalded-skin syndrome
SSSS
Facts
:
Infectious etiology
Usually seen in kids < 6 yo
History / PE
:
Sudden onset, diffuse erythema
Skin tenderness
Fever
Flaccid bullae
Perioral crusting
Diagnosis
:
Biopsy shows only
superficial
damage
Differential Diagnosis
:
Stevens Johnson Syndrome
Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
July 7th 2010
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Dermatology
Pediatrics
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