Adult staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome in an immunocompetent individual
Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (SSSS) presents with a prodrome of fever, tender erythematous patches over the perioral region and flexures that gradually involve the entire body, sparing mucosa. Subsequently, flaccid bullae develop in erythematous areas which rupture to leave red-glazed areas
Authors
- Shruti Kulkarni (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6894-9851)
- Arun C. Inamadar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8877-3723)
- Ajit B Janagond (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4840-5352)
- Sanjna Durgada
Institutions
- Shri BM Patil Medical College (IN)
- Central Leprosy Teaching & Research Institute (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMJ Case Reports
- Published
- 2025-09-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bcr-2025-265911
- Primary Topic
- Autoimmune Bullous Skin Diseases
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00