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Scalded skin syndrome - Overview

Alternative Names

Ritter disease; Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (SSS)

Definition of Scalded skin syndrome:

Scalded skin syndrome is a skin infection in which the skin becomes damaged and sheds.

Causes, incidence, and risk factors:

Scalded skin syndrome is caused by infection with certain strains of bacteria in the Staphylococcus family. During the infection, the staphylococci produce a poison that causes the skin damage.

Scalded skin syndrome is found most commonly in infants and children under the age of 5.

  • Reviewed last on: 11/12/2007
  • Rachel A. Lewis, M.D., F.A.A.P., Columbia University Pediatric Faculty Practice, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.