Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome, Staphylococcal Infection - DermAtlas

Contributor

Catherine Gordon, MD

Diagnosis

staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome Staphylococcal infection

Body Site

diaper area vulva (labia) total body

Age

23 months

Pigmentation

light

Organization

confluent

Color

red

Morphology

macular / flat (macule / patch)

Pattern

generalized, disseminated

Comments

This 23-month-old girl developed a generalized painful erythematous eruption with erosions in areas of minor trauma. The eruption was accompanied by decreased appetite and fever. Three days later the erosions began to dry and she developed diffuse hyperpigmentation. Her skin peeled diffusely the following week.

Description

23 month old who presented with presented with a two day history of diffuse erythematous painful rash with areas of "peeling skin"

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1/28/2007 12:07:23

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