A 60-year-old male with subcorneal pustular dermatosis (DPS) was successfully treated with systemic and topical corticosteroids. Initially, he received a 31.25 mg corticosteroid injection, which was increased to 62.5 mg due to new lesions, and then tapered every 3 days by 12.5 mg. Significant improvement was observed over 4-5 weeks, confirming the effectiveness of corticosteroids in treating DPS, as supported by clinical and histopathological findings.
February 2025 in “Cureus” Hair transplants can rarely cause scalp inflammation leading to hair loss, needing early detection and treatment.
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September 1991 in “Archives of Dermatology” Generalized pustular psoriasis patients often need strong medication and careful treatment due to flare-ups and complications.
January 2017 in “Springer eBooks” The document explains various skin conditions and their treatments.
January 2009 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that managing skin conditions during pregnancy is important and requires specialized care.
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June 2011 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Most pregnant women experience skin changes like darkening and itching, while serious skin conditions are rare but need early treatment.
