Erosive Pustular Dermatosis of the Scalp Following Herpes Zoster: Successful Treatment with Topical Tacrolimus
2010; Korean Dermatological Association; Volume: 22; Issue: 2 Linguagem: Inglês
10.5021/ad.2010.22.2.232
ISSN2005-3894
AutoresKyu Ri Kim, Ji Yeoun Lee, Mi Kyeong Kim, Tae Young Yoon,
Tópico(s)Autoimmune Bullous Skin Diseases
ResumoErosive 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.(Ann Dermatol 22(2) 232∼234, 2010) -
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