Empiric Treatment of Classical Pyoderma Gangrenosum in the Outpatient Setting: A Case Report.

Pyoderma gangrenosum (PG) is a rare neutrophilic disorder that typically presents as painful, ulcerative lesions. It is a diagnosis of exclusion and is oftentimes associated with systemic conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and other inflammatory conditions. PG remains difficult to diagnose, and a delay in recognizing the disease can contribute to appreciable morbidity in the population. Here, we present the case of a 42-year-old male with the classical subtype of PG in the outpatient clinic who failed three courses of antibiotics before responding to corticosteroids.

Recurrent staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome in a 20-month old-A case report.

We present a case of a 20-month-old child with a history of atopic dermatitis that exhibited recurrent erythematous-bullous lesions consistent with Staphylococcal Scalded Skin syndrome (SSSS). SSSS is an exfoliative toxin-mediated skin disorder most commonly found in children. In this paper, we discuss the importance of recognizing the clinical symptomatology and progressive nature of SSSS, particularly in patients with a history of atopic dermatitis, to ensure prompt treatment and resolution of the syndrome.