
Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome (SSSS) —DermNet
Nov 17, 2021 · SSSS tends to start with nonspecific symptoms in children; this may include irritability, lethargy, and fever. Within 24–48 hours, a painful widespread red rash develops on …
Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome (SSSS) Images - DermNet
Superficial blistering over the axillae, face and chest due to staphylococcal scalded skin sydrome (SSSS-patient1) Staphylococcal scalded skin in the popliteal fossa (SSSS-patient1) Erythema, …
Staphylococcal skin infections - DermNet
Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (SSSS), which usually affects children less than five years old or rarely, adults with kidney failure. Toxic shock syndrome . This is a relatively uncommon …
Stevens–Johnson syndrome / toxic epidermal necrolysis
Mar 6, 2019 · Skin biopsy is usually required to confirm the clinical diagnosis and to exclude staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (SSSS) and other generalised rashes with blisters The …
Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome image - DermNet
Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (SSSS) is a rare, severe, superficial blistering skin disorder which is characterised by the detachment of the outermost skin layer (epidermis). …
Impetigo (school sores, skin infections): Images, Causes, and
Impetigo is a common superficial bacterial skin infection characterised by honey-coloured crusts ('school sores'). Treatment and prevention include cleansing the wound.
Nikolsky's sign - DermNet
Using Nikolsky’s original definition strictly, his eponymous sign is the physical splitting of the epidermis creating an erosion (partial loss of the epidermis) following the application of a …
Dermatological emergencies. Blistering skin diseases
SSSS: Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome TEN: Toxic epidermal necrolysis. Inherited blistering diseases. Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) refers to a group of inherited disorders in which …
Blisters and pustules in neonates - DermNet
The infection may extend to cause fever and widespread SSSS [1]. Listeriosis is a cause of premature birth. It presents early with multiple pustules on the mucous membranes and skin …
Toxic shock syndrome - DermNet
What is toxic shock syndrome? Toxic shock syndrome is an uncommon but severe acute illness due to exotoxins produced by specific strains of Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus …