10 Symptoms of Staph Infection

6. Peeling Skin

One of the most serious cases of a staph skin infection is called a staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (SSSS). This is when the staph bacteria under the skin releases a toxin that works its way to the surface, causing the skin to blister and peel. It will be red and very painful, much like severe sunburn or scalding from boiling water. Your internal temperature may also be high, and you’ll find the peeling skin falling away from the area. This condition is, unfortunately, most common in children under the age of five.