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rare scalp condition causing painful erosions, pustules, and crusts

Erosive Pustular Dermatosis of the Scalp (EPDS) is a rare inflammatory condition characterized by painful erosions, pustules, and crusts on the scalp. It primarily affects older adults and can lead to scarring and permanent hair loss if not treated. The exact cause is unknown, but it is often associated with trauma, sun damage, or previous skin conditions.

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research Erosive Pustular Dermatosis of the Scalp After Contact Dermatitis from a Prosthetic Hair Piece

9 citations , March 2017 in “JAAD Case Reports”

A woman's scalp condition improved with specific ointment after a hair piece caused skin issues.

Dermoscopy of Lymphoplasmacellular Erosive Dermatitis of the Scalp and Its Similarities to Lymphoplasmacellular Balanitis of Zoon

research Dermoscopy of Lymphoplasmacellular Erosive Dermatitis of the Scalp and Its Similarities to Lymphoplasmacellular Balanitis of Zoon

October 2022 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual”

Scalp skin condition LEDS has similar features to Zoon's balanitis, a mucosal skin disorder.

research High-Potency Topical Steroids: An Effective Therapy for Chronic Scalp Inflammation in Rapp-Hodgkin Ectodermal Dysplasia

3 citations , February 2016 in “Pediatric dermatology”

Strong skin creams work well for long-term scalp inflammation in Rapp-Hodgkin Ectodermal Dysplasia.

research Common Causes of Hair Loss: Clinical Manifestations, Trichoscopy, and Therapy

47 citations , December 2020 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”

The document concludes that understanding and treating hair loss requires recognizing its various types and using appropriate diagnostic tools and treatments.

research Hair Pathology

1 citations , July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks”

Triple horizontal scalp biopsies are 98% accurate in diagnosing hair loss, better than single biopsies.

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