Severe staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome

IDCases 2026 Open access

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Authors: Monica Lillian Nakyeyune, Felix Bongomin
DOI: 10.1016/j.idcr.2026.e02488
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Abstract

•Neonate presented with skin scaling and erythema suggestive of congenital ichthyosis.•Clinical features included ectropion, eclabium, and a positive Nikolsky sign.•A diagnosis of SSSS superimposed on congenital ichthyosis was made clinically.•Multidisciplinary care led to skin re-epithelialization and symptom resolution.•Ichthyotic changes persisted despite recovery from acute SSSS episode.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Skin and Cellular Biology Research Skin Diseases and Diabetes Neonatal skin health care

Publication details

Journal / source
IDCases
Volume
43
Pages
e02488–e02488
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN