What are the symptoms of staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome?

Symptoms of STAPHYLOCOCCAL SCALDED SKIN SYNDROME are: (1) Scaly skin that flakes off. (2) Sores or ulcers of the skin. (3) Blisters. (4) Affected area of skin has stinging or tingling

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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022

What is staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome?

This is caused by toxins produced during infection by a bacteria called Staphylococcus aureus and affects the skin. The skin blisters and peels off, leaving a red layer that looks like burned or scalded skin. Infants and children are at higher risk, including those with a weak immune system.

Symptoms of staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome

Scaly skin that flakes off
Sores or ulcers of the skin
Blisters
Affected area of skin has stinging or tingling

Questions your doctor may ask to check for staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome

Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome

Do you have scaly skin that flakes off?
Do you have skin ulcers (sores)?
Do you have blisters on your skin?
Do you have any pain or tingling in the affected areas of the skin?

Treatment for staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome

Treatment of this condition usually requires hospitalization. Initially, antibiotics will often be injected into the vein. Treatment also involves meticulous wound care, which is sometimes done in a burn unit or ward of the hospital. Patients usually recover well with treatment and without scarring.

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References

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