Erosive Pustular Dermatosis of the Scalp Following Herpes Zoster: Successful Treatment with Topical Tacrolimus
Annals of Dermatology
;
: 232-234, 2010.
Article
in English
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| ID: wpr-54690
ABSTRACT
Erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp (EPDS) is a rare disorder of the elderly characterized by multiple pustular lesions with erosions and crusting that result in scarring alopecia. EPDS typically develops in aged or sun-damaged skin with a history of trauma. Histopathologically, EPDS is nonspecific, showing atrophic epidermis and chronic inflammation. Bacteriological and mycological investigations of EPDS are generally negative. Although herpes zoster is a common disorder in elderly people, previously reported cases of EPDS were rarely associated with herpes zoster. We present a rare case of EPDS following herpes zoster treated successfully with topical tacrolimus.
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Main subject:
Scalp
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Skin
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Skin Diseases
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Cicatrix
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Tacrolimus
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Epidermis
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Alopecia
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Herpes Zoster
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Inflammation
Limits:
Aged
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Annals of Dermatology
Year:
2010
Type:
Article
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