January 2023 in “Open journal of pediatrics” A 7-month-old girl with a rare skin disorder died because diagnosis was delayed.
October 2022 in “JAAD case reports” A man with itchy skin lesions and weight loss was diagnosed with a rare skin condition linked to a pancreatic tumor.
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May 1979 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Topical steroids can manage chronic scalp pustules in elderly women.
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January 2005 in “Dermatology” Systemic retinoids may effectively treat erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp.
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November 2006 in “Pediatric dermatology” Infants with scalp injuries developed a skin condition that improved with steroid creams.
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January 2012 in “Dermatology” Stopping gefitinib improved scalp condition in a woman with lung cancer.
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August 2011 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Topical tacrolimus can effectively treat erosive pustular dermatosis and related hair loss.
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June 2017 in “Case Reports in Dermatology” Reducing gefitinib dosage improved hair loss, but scarring remained.
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January 2015 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Latanoprost may cause scalp inflammation and delayed healing.
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April 2019 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” The article suggests a treatment plan for a stubborn scalp condition common in elderly Australians to help improve their lives.
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November 2013 in “Vojnosanitetski pregled” Erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp may not be as rare as previously thought.
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January 2014 in “PubMed” The man's scalp condition improved significantly with daily use of 0.1% mometasone furoate cream.
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January 2021 in “Dermatology Online Journal” An 84-year-old man developed a rare scalp condition from a cancer drug but continued treatment as it was otherwise well tolerated.
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September 2021 in “Dermatopathology” The conclusion is that Erosive Pustular Dermatosis of the Scalp is a rare condition best treated with strong topical steroids and sometimes systemic treatment.
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July 2022 in “Dermatology Reports” EPDS and MS might share an immune-related cause.
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May 2022 in “JAAD case reports” Using powdered umbilical remnant allograft can effectively treat chronic scalp wounds resistant to traditional treatments.
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June 2021 in “PubMed” Chronic scalp lesions with crusts and pus indicate Erosive Pustular Dermatosis, which is confirmed by biopsy and effectively treated with strong topical steroids.
April 2025 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” Biopsy is crucial to accurately distinguish Erosive Pustular Dermatosis of the Scalp from Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
April 2025 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” Biopsy is crucial for accurately diagnosing EPDS to avoid mistaking it for SCC.
February 2025 in “Cureus” Hair transplants can rarely cause scalp inflammation leading to hair loss, needing early detection and treatment.
February 2025 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp can occur about 17 weeks after starting EGFR inhibitors, and early minocycline may help manage it.
January 2024 in “Medicinska istrazivanja” Timely treatment of EPDS can reduce scarring.
November 2023 in “Journal of Skin and Sexually Transmitted Diseases” Gefitinib can cause scalp skin issues and permanent hair loss.
September 2023 in “Cureus” Topical antibiotics successfully treated a rare scalp condition in an elderly man with vitiligo.
January 2023 in “Our Dermatology Online” An old recipe called "Champigny Saumure" might help treat a rare scalp condition.
September 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” Erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp causes painful, scarring skin lesions on the scalp, mainly in elderly people with sun-damaged skin.
January 2015 in “International Journal of Clinical & Medical Imaging” Recognizing erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp is crucial to avoid misdiagnosis.
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January 2026 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Amivantamab can cause severe skin eruptions and scarring, requiring drug discontinuation and early treatment.
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March 2008 in “SKINmed Dermatology for the Clinician” Accurate diagnosis and tailored treatment are crucial for managing complex hair loss conditions.
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October 2017 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Older adults commonly experience hair loss and nail disorders due to aging and health changes, affecting their quality of life.