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May 1979 in “British Journal of Dermatology” In this report, six elderly women with a novel pustular dermatosis of the scalp experienced chronic lesions unresponsive to antibiotics but were effectively managed with potent topical steroids.
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February 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” In this study of 20 patients with erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp, using trichoscopy improved diagnosis, and treatments with high-potency steroids or topical tacrolimus effectively reduced inflammatory signs, suggesting these as first-line treatments.
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February 2009 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This case study identified erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp following methylaminolaevulinate photodynamic therapy, noting improvement with steroid treatment and partial resolution of atrophy after three months.
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January 2005 in “Dermatology” This case study found that isotretinoin treatment achieved complete resolution of erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp in a patient, suggesting systemic retinoids as a potential treatment option.
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November 2006 in “Pediatric dermatology” This study reports four infants with necrotic caput succedaneum leading to alopecia and persistent scalp lesions, which partially improved with topical corticosteroids, indicating erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp.