Scalded skin syndrome (SSS) is a skin infection caused by staphylococcus bacteria in which the skin becomes damaged and sheds.
Ritter disease; Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome; SSS
Scalded skin syndrome is caused by infection with certain strains of staphylococcus bacteria. The bacteria produce a toxin that causes the skin damage. The damage creates blisters, as if the skin were scalded by heat. These blisters can occur at areas of the skin away from the initial site.
SSS is found most commonly in infants and children under the age of 5.
Symptoms may include any of the following:
Antibiotics are given by mouth or through a vein (intravenously; IV) to help fight the infection. IV fluids are also given to prevent dehydration. Much of the body's fluid is lost through open skin.
Moist compresses to the skin may improve comfort. You can apply a moisturizing ointment to keep the skin moist. Healing begins about 10 days after treatment.
Mayumi Ueta practices in Kyoto, Japan. Ueta is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Scalded Skin Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, Erythema Multiforme, Scalded Skin Syndrome, Corneal Transplant, and Bone Marrow Transplant.
James Chodosh is an Ophthalmologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Chodosh has been practicing medicine for over 35 years and is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Scalded Skin Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Erythema Multiforme, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, Interstitial Keratitis, Corneal Transplant, and Cataract Removal. He is licensed to treat patients in Massachusetts, New Mexico, and Oklahoma. Chodosh is currently accepting new patients.
Maja Mockenhaupt practices in Freiburg, Germany. Mockenhaupt is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Scalded Skin Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Scalded Skin Syndrome, Erythema Multiforme, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, and Pustular Psoriasis.
A full recovery is expected.
Complications that may result include:
Contact your provider or go to the emergency room if you have symptoms of this disorder.
The disorder may not be preventable. Treating any staphylococcus infection quickly can help.
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Published Date: November 23, 2021
Published By: Jatin M. Vyas, MD, PhD, Associate Professor in Medicine, Harvard Medical School; Associate in Medicine, Division of Infectious Disease, Department of Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.
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