Erosive Pustular Dermatosis of the Scalp

May 1979 in “ British Journal of Dermatology ”

Eduarda M. P. Silva, R. D. G. Peachey, J.L. Burton

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TLDR Topical steroids can manage chronic scalp pustules in elderly women.

Six elderly women developed a chronic pustular dermatosis on the scalp, leading to scarring alopecia. Skin biopsies showed non-specific atrophy and chronic inflammation. The condition did not respond to antibiotics but was managed with potent topical steroids.

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