Erosive Pustular Dermatosis: A Manifestation of Immunosenescence - A Report of 8 Cases

    November 2017 in “ Skin Appendage Disorders ”
    Thusanth Thuraisingam, Paradi Mirmirani
    Studysummary This series of eight North American patients with erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp suggests that factors like immunosenescence and ultraviolet damage may contribute to the condition's development.
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