Erosive Pustular Dermatosis of the Scalp Following Hair Transplantation: A Rare Complication

    February 2025 in “ Cureus ”
    Guillermo Antonio Guerrero-González, Mayra A. Reyes‐Soto, D Quintero, Jorge A. González-Chapa
    Studysummary In this case report, a 31-year-old man developed erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp after hair transplant surgery, highlighting potential surgical trauma as a trigger for this condition in younger patients.
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