Erosive Pustular Dermatosis of the Scalp – An Australian Perspective: Insights to Aid Clinical Practice

April 2019 in “ Australasian Journal of Dermatology ”

Rudy Yeh, Margit Polcz, David A. Wong

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TLDR The article suggests a treatment plan for a stubborn scalp condition common in elderly Australians to help improve their lives.

The review article "Erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp – an Australian perspective: Insights to aid clinical practice" from 2019 discussed the challenges of treating erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp, a condition prevalent among the elderly in Australia and associated with actinic damage. The authors noted the condition's recalcitrant nature, leading to a prolonged recovery period marked by relapses and recurrences. They proposed a management outline to aid clinical practice, aiming to improve the quality of life for the elderly and provide insight into the current understanding and treatment of the condition.

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