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Coexisting Pediatric Acute Generalized Exanthematous Pustulosis and Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome
Dermatology
  • Cassandra Beard, HCA Healthcare
  • Rafael Mojica
  • Sarah Ferrer-Bruker
  • Karthik Krishnamurthy, DO, HCA Health
Division
South Atlantic
Hospital
Orange Park Medical Center
Document Type
Case Report
Publication Date
3-6-2021
Keywords
  • Drug reaction,
  • Pediatric,
  • acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis,
  • AGEP,
  • Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome,
  • SSSS
Abstract

Acute Generalized Exanthematous Pustulosis is a rare drug-induced skin disorder that can present at any age. It is typically noted by swelling and erythema, with numerous facial and/or anogenital nonfollicular pustules that quickly disseminate. Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome presents with erythema and swelling that similarly favor the head and intertriginous sites with subsequent bullae formation. We present a case of a four-year-old female who presented with SSSS complicated by the development of AGEP and discuss the course of her condition and treatment.

Publisher or Conference
Skin: The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine
Citation Information
Beard C, Mojica R, Ferrer-Bruker S, Krishnamurthy K. Coexisting Pediatric Acute Generalized Exanthematous Pustulosis and Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome. Skin: The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine. 2021;5(2):185-188. https://doi.org/10.25251/skin.5.2.19