This PedsCases Note provides a one-page infographic on Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome. This is a skin reaction that appears burned/scaled. It is caused by exotoxin-producing strains of Staphylococcus bacteria. It was created by Kylie Peake (Medical Student, University of British Columbia) with the help of Dr. Joseph Lam (Pediatric Dermatologist, University of British Columbia).

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References 

1. Gray L, Olson J, Brintz BJ, Cipriano SD. Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome: Clinical features, ancillary testing, and patient management. Pediatr Dermatol. 2022;39(6):908-913. doi:10.1111/pde.15102

2. Leung AKC, Barankin B, Leong KF. Staphylococcal-scalded skin syndrome: evaluation, diagnosis, and management. World J Pediatr. 2018;14(2):116-120. doi:10.1007/s12519-018-0150-x

3. McMahon P. UptoDate. Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome. UptoDate. September 2, 2022. 

4. Ross A, Shoff HW. Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome. In: StatPearls. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearlsPublishing; July 25, 2023.

5. Vernali S, Blasiak RC, Morrell DS. Demographic characteristics, clinical features, and optimal management of hospitalized patients with staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome. Pediatr Dermatol. 2021;38(4):825-830. doi:10.1111/pde.14629

Images: 

1. Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand. DermNet. https://dermnetnz.org/images/staphylococcal-scalded-skin-syndrome-images

2. DermNet. https://dermnetnz.org/images/staphylococcal-scalded-skin-syndrome-images 

An author of this Note has financial support from La Roche Posay Canada, Pfizer