Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome - SSSS

Question 1

What happens in Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome?

Management?

Answer 1

“derm emergency”

• phage group II Staph exotoxin against desmoglein 1
• superficial split in epidermis
• toxin is excreted via kidneys so patients with renal failure are more at risk.
• clear on histology frozen section

Rx:
supportive and Abx