January 2026 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Treatment improved scalp conditions and hair loss with no recurrence after 1 year.
36 citations
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January 2012 in “Dermatology” Stopping gefitinib improved scalp condition in a woman with lung cancer.
21 citations
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January 2015 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Latanoprost may cause scalp inflammation and delayed healing.
13 citations
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June 2020 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A rare scalp condition mainly in older women can be treated with various alternatives to steroids, which may have fewer side effects.
12 citations
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November 2011 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A woman developed a scalp condition from using minoxidil, which improved with a different treatment but left scarring.
9 citations
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July 2017 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Two elderly men developed scalp inflammation after using a gel for skin lesions, which healed with treatment except for some permanent hair loss.
9 citations
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March 2017 in “JAAD Case Reports” A woman's scalp condition improved with specific ointment after a hair piece caused skin issues.
8 citations
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November 2013 in “Vojnosanitetski pregled” Erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp may not be as rare as previously thought.
53 citations
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February 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The conclusion is that high-potency steroids or tacrolimus are effective treatments for erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp.
18 citations
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January 2020 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” High-potency steroids or tacrolimus are effective treatments for Erosive Pustular Dermatosis of the Scalp.
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.
January 2024 in “Medicinska istrazivanja” Timely treatment of EPDS can reduce scarring.
7 citations
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June 2019 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Elderly men with a scalp condition healed in about 26 days using specific creams and dressings, with no return of the condition in 6 months.
52 citations
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February 2009 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A 93-year-old woman developed a rare scalp condition after therapy, which improved with steroids, not antibiotics.
49 citations
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January 2005 in “Dermatology” Systemic retinoids may effectively treat erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp.
13 citations
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January 2012 in “Case reports in dermatological medicine” An 84-year-old man got a rare scalp condition from using imiquimod cream, which was cured with systemic steroids.
2 citations
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July 2022 in “Dermatology Reports” EPDS and MS might share an immune-related cause.
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 2025 in “SAGE Open Medical Case Reports” Combination therapy may be more effective for difficult-to-treat scalp conditions.
21 citations
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June 2017 in “Case Reports in Dermatology” Reducing gefitinib dosage improved hair loss, but scarring remained.
32 citations
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August 2015 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Black women's unique hair characteristics and styling practices can lead to specific scalp conditions, which require early diagnosis and appropriate treatment.
March 2026 in “Research Square”
3 citations
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June 2020 in “Cutis” Poor nutrition can lead to skin diseases in hospitalized patients and should be quickly identified and treated.
14 citations
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January 2015 in “Skin appendage disorders” Minoxidil treatment for hair loss can cause scalp allergy and severe hair loss.
December 2025 in “Antibiotics” Tinea capitis in older adults is often misdiagnosed but can be effectively treated with antifungal therapy.
2 citations
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October 1985 in “Pediatrics in review” Scalp diseases change with age and can be hard to tell apart from hair disorders.
January 2026 in “The American Journal of Medical Sciences and Pharmaceutical Research” Understanding and managing the scalp microbiome is crucial for preventing dandruff, seborrhea, and hair loss.
October 2022 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” Scalp skin condition LEDS has similar features to Zoon's balanitis, a mucosal skin disorder.