23rd January 2024

A 3-year-old girl initially presented with a purulent, crusting, localised infection around the eyes

A 3-year-old girl initially presented with a purulent, crusting, localised infection around the eyes, nose and mouth. This has now progressed to widespread erythema and tenderness. There is associated blistering and upon gently rubbing the skin, the outermost layer simply peels off. What is the name given to this specific sign?

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