Erosive Pustular Dermatosis of the Scalp Following Herpes Zoster: Successful Treatment with Topical Tacrolimus
Annals of Dermatology
; : 232-234, 2010.
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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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Cuero Cabelludo
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Piel
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Enfermedades de la Piel
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Cicatriz
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Tacrolimus
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Epidermis
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Alopecia
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Herpes Zóster
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Inflamación
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Aged
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Humans
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Annals of Dermatology
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2010
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