ABSTRACT

Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (SSSS) is caused by Stafilakokus Aureus producing exfoliative toxins A and B, and mostly seen in neonates and children. Complications may occur if not treated timely and properly. The mortality rate from SSSS in children is approximately 4%. This report presents a 42-day-old infant who developed exfoliation and peeling of the skin on the seventh day of chemotherapy that given for fibrosarcoma. Since the Nikolsky’s sign was positive, we performed skin biopsy to confirm the diagnosis of SSSS. In approximately 21 days, complete recovery was achieved with appropriate systemic antibiotic therapy and topical dermatologic treatment.