Abstract
Erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp (EPDS ) is an uncommon and painful skin disease characterized by erythema,sterile pustules,erosion,ulceration,and crusted plaques of the scalp of elderly patients,which is often chronic and relapsing,and can eventually cause scarring alopecia and even squamous cell carcinoma.The etiology is unknown,but predisposing factors have been reported such as trauma,prolonged exposure to sunlight as well as coexistence of autoimmune diseases.EPDS is a diagnosis of exclusion based on histological examination and microbial cultures.Multiple therapies have been documented for the treatment of EPDS,and oral isotretinoin is supposed to be the most effective. Key words: Impetigo; Scalp; Diagnosis; Therapy
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