Abstract
Objective: to report a case of a child with Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome, with typical manifestations of this pathology, highlighting its clinical and dermatological aspects, in addition the treatment. Materials and Methods: this is a descriptive case report study. Data from the electronic medical record were used. Case report: a four-month-old patient with initial symptoms of irritability, rash and edema in eyelids, lips and ears and eye discharge, with evolution of the rash to other regions of the body. He was diagnosed with Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome. The patient received treatment with antibiotic therapy, eye drops to improve the conjunctivitis and clinical support, evolving with complete improvement of the condition, without intercurrences and without sequelae. Conclusion: with early diagnosis and adequate approach, it is possible to obtain treatment success, with good prognosis in this age group.
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