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    Glossary Erosive Pustular Dermatosis of the Scalp

    rare scalp condition causing painful erosions, pustules, and crusts

    Erosive Pustular Dermatosis of the Scalp (EPDS) is a rare inflammatory condition characterized by painful erosions, pustules, and crusts on the scalp. It primarily affects older adults and can lead to scarring and permanent hair loss if not treated. The exact cause is unknown, but it is often associated with trauma, sun damage, or previous skin conditions.

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    1. Erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp British Journal of Dermatology · 1979 · 187 citations
    2. Erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp: Clinical, trichoscopic, and histopathologic features of 20 cases Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 2017 · 53 citations
    3. Erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp following topical methylaminolaevulinate photodynamic therapy Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · 2009 · 52 citations
    4. Erosive Pustular Dermatosis of the Scalp: A Case Report and Review of the Literature Dermatology · 2005 · 49 citations
    5. Erosive Pustular Dermatosis of the Scalp after Perinatal Scalp Injury Pediatric dermatology · 2006 · 38 citations
    6. Erosive Pustular Dermatosis of the Scalp-Like Eruption due to Gefitinib: Case Report and Review of the Literature of Alopecia Associated with EGFR Inhibitors Dermatology · 2012 · 36 citations
    7. Therapeutic options for erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp: a systematic review* British Journal of Dermatology · 2020 · 34 citations
    8. Erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp: A neutrophilic folliculitis within the spectrum of neutrophilic dermatoses Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 2018 · 25 citations
    9. Topical Tacrolimus in the Treatment of Erosive Pustular Dermatosis of the Scalp Journal of cutaneous medicine and surgery · 2007 · 23 citations
    10. Erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp following topical latanoprost for androgenetic alopecia Dermatologic Therapy · 2015 · 21 citations
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