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Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome differential diagnosis
Introduction
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Overview
Overview
Unlike toxic epidermal necrolysis, SSSS spares the mucous membranes. Skin biopsy may show separation of the superficial layer of the epidermis, differentiating SSSS from TEN, wherein the epidermal-dermal layer is separated in the latter. SSSS may be difficult to distinguish from toxic epidermal necrolysis and pustular psoriasis.
References
References
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