Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome in adults with obesity and type 2 diabetes: A case series

Abstract

Abstract Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (SSSS) primarily affects children and rarely adults with immunodepression. We describe two cases of adults diagnosed with SSSS with no additional cause of immunological compromise other than obesity and uncontrolled diabetes. An increased risk of infection should be considered in cases of obesity and diabetes.

Keywords

• case report
• immune system dysregulation
• immunodepression
• obesity
• staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome
• type 2 diabetes