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Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome

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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.

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  1. Department of Dermatology, Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College and General Hospital, Sion, Mumbai, India

    Seema Satyapal, Jalpa Mehta, Rachita Dhurat & Hemangi Jerajani

  2. Department of Pediatrics, Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College and General Hospital, Sion, Mumbai, India

    Mamta Vaidya

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Satyapal, S., Mehta, J., Dhurat, R. et al. Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome. Indian J Pediatr 69, 899–901 (2002). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02723717

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