What is Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome?
Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (SSSS) is a condition of the skin that results from an infection caused by a strain of staphylococcal bacterium. The condition is characterized by red, painful, sometimes blistered skin that separates in layers, appearing as if it has been burned. Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome, also known as Ritter disease, or just scalded skin syndrome, most often affects infants, young children, and individuals with compromised immunities.
