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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 pustulosis of the scalp:3 Cases (Fren) Digest of the World Core Medical Journals · 2005
    2. Pustulose érosive du cuir chevelu : 3 cas Annales de dermatologie et de vénéréologie · 2005 · 9 citations
    3. Tacrolimus in Solution as an Option to Inflammatory Conditions of the Scalp Dermatology practical & conceptual · 2023
    4. Inflammatory complications after hair transplantation: Report of 10 cases Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology · 2022 · 1 citations
    5. Erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp: causes and treatments International Journal of Dermatology · 2020 · 13 citations
    6. Erosive Pustular Dermatosis of the Scalp Elsevier eBooks · 2018 · 3 citations
    7. Erosive Pustular Dermatosis of the Scalp Mimicking Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Can Dermoscopy Be Helpful? Dermatology Practical & Conceptual · 2025
    8. Erosive Pustular Dermatosis of the Scalp Mimicking Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Can Dermoscopy Be Helpful? Dermatology Practical & Conceptual · 2025
    9. Topical Tacrolimus in the Treatment of Erosive Pustular Dermatosis of the Scalp Journal of cutaneous medicine and surgery · 2007 · 23 citations
    10. Scalp Pustule as a Manifestation of Erlotinib-Induced Skin Toxicity: Report of Two Cases and Literature Review Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology · 2025 · 1 citations
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