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). See pictures of staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome in the gallery below. This rare, severe, superficial blistering skin disorder is characterised by the detachment of the outermost skin layer (epidermis).

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What is staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome? 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). Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (SSSS), which usually affects children less than five years old or rarely, adults with kidney failure. Toxic shock syndrome.

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This is a relatively uncommon illness usually resulting from the release of Toxic Shock Syndrome Toxin -1 (TSST-1) or enterotoxin B. What are Stevens–Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis? Stevens–Johnson syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) are now believed to be variants of the same condition, distinct from erythema multiforme. SJS/TEN is a rare, acute, serious, and potentially fatal skin reaction in which there are sheet-like skin and mucosal ... WLTX19: 'His skin was blistering' | Parents questioned after baby shows up to ER with rare skin infection ATLANTA — It's a traumatic experience no parent wants to go through: being accused of hurting your baby after they appear scalded and burned to medical professionals.

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This most recent incident is ... 'His skin was blistering' | Parents questioned after baby shows up to ER with rare skin infection