July 2011 in “Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology” This report discusses a teenager with blistering of localized epidermolysis bullosa simplex—Weber Cockayne type, recommending referral to dermatology, and includes no new clinical trials or broader conclusions.
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January 2019 in “JAAD Case Reports” This article describes erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp, emphasizing its chronic nature, potential complications, and the lack of specific diagnostic findings, but reports no new clinical results.
August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A 5-year-old girl with a rare skin disorder was effectively treated with skin creams instead of oral medication.
January 2024 in “Medicinska istrazivanja” This case report describes erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp in a 55-year-old woman, which improved rapidly with oral antibiotics and topical corticosteroids but resulted in permanent scarring alopecia, emphasizing the need for prompt diagnosis and treatment to minimize scarring.
February 2025 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study found that epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitors can induce erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp, typically appearing sooner and affecting the scalp more extensively compared to other triggers.
October 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found no significant difference in SARS-CoV2 IgG seroconversion rates between patients with immune-mediated inflammatory diseases treated with targeted immune-modulating therapies and those on conventional systemic treatments.
16 citations
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October 2013 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” In this case report, an elderly woman with erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp showed complete closure of eroded areas after treatment with prednisone and topical tacrolimus, resulting in stable scarring alopecia.
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June 2019 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” This study presented a case series of erosive pustular dermatosis on the scalps of elderly patients, noting unusual presentation with hypergranulation tissue and unique dermoscopic vascular patterns, diverging from typical manifestations.
May 2026 in “International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology” This case study highlights Erythromelanosis follicularis faciei et colli as an easily overlooked pigmentary disorder characterized by a distinctive triad requiring precise diagnosis for effective patient counseling and cosmetic management.
August 2025 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” This article reports a case of erosive pustular dermatosis on the scalp of an elderly male, highlighting its complex diagnosis and successful treatment with high-potency topical corticosteroids.
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November 2013 in “Vojnosanitetski pregled” This report discusses two patients with erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp and highlights that a prompt response to topical steroids supports its diagnosis despite nonspecific histological findings.
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January 2019 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” The woman's skin and hair symptoms were confirmed as frontal fibrosing alopecia, and while facial papules are common in such cases, there's no effective local treatment, but systemic treatments can help.
7 citations
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January 2020 in “Dermatology online journal” In this case report, adult-onset porokeratotic eccrine ostial and dermal duct nevus improved with topical tazarotene treatment, as evidenced by dermatoscopic images.
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December 2022 in “Life” This review systematically analyzed evidence on treatment options for erosive pustular dermatosis, finding that while potent topical steroids like clobetasol propionate can be effective, recurrence is common, and more robust studies are necessary for stronger recommendations.
6 citations
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September 1990 in “International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics” This case report describes a rare instance of pruritic urticarial papules and plaques of pregnancy in a 25-year-old caucasian primigravida during the third trimester, discussing management recommendations.
February 2026 in “Bioscientia Medicina Journal of Biomedicine and Translational Research” This case report highlights the importance of considering eosinophilic pustular folliculitis in adolescent patients with persistent papulopustular eruptions to avoid misdiagnosis and ensure effective anti-inflammatory treatment.
2 citations
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December 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” An elderly man's non-healing scalp lesion was successfully treated with a strong topical steroid.
30 citations
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March 2009 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This article describes petechiae on the fingertips as a presenting symptom of dermatitis herpetiformis but reports no new clinical results.
This case report describes a 41-year-old man with preauricular and postauricular plaques unresponsive to topical treatments, with lab results indicating low-titer antibodies for Sjögren syndrome A and B.
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November 1985 in “Archives of Dermatology” This case report describes a black male newborn who developed bullae that healed with hypopigmentation, linked to collagenolysis and RER vacuoles potentially containing proteolytic enzymes.
25 citations
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April 2008 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” This case series describes Erythromelanosis follicularis faciei et colli in five Indian patients, suggesting it may be more common than currently reported.
19 citations
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November 1985 in “Archives of Dermatology” This case study documented a black male newborn developing large bullae that healed with hypopigmentation, suspecting proteolytic enzymes in keratinocytes caused the collagenolysis responsible for the condition.
10 citations
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May 1978 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” In this study, seven patients with generalized toxic erythema developed sterile pustules localized to hair follicles or sweat ducts, with most having a history of medication, solvent exposure, or infection.
13 citations
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June 2020 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This review discusses erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp, highlighting its wide variety of causes and multiple effective treatment options beyond high-potency topical steroids, and reports no new clinical results.
49 citations
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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.
27 citations
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October 2002 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study presents a microscopic analysis of the pruritic variant of trichostasis spinulosa in two patients and reviews existing literature, reporting no new clinical results.
10 citations
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May 2017 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology”
In this case report, a 59-year-old woman experienced burning sensations and developed atrophic, hypopigmented, ivory papules and plaques on her palms and soles over three years, which worsened after walking for extended periods.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study observed that bullous pemphigoid was the most common subepidermal blistering disorder in South Indian patients, with specific histopathological and immunofluorescence characteristics detailed.
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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.