Erosive Pustular Dermatosis of the Scalp Following Herpes Zoster: Successful Treatment with Topical Tacrolimus.

Author: Kyu Ri KIM ¹ ; Ji Yeoun LEE ; Mi Kyeong KIM ; Tae Young YOON
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1. Department of Dermatology, School of Medicine and the Medical Research Institute, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, Korea. tyyoon@chungbuk.ac.kr
Publication Type:Case Report
Keywords: Erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp; Herpes zoster; Tacrolimus
MeSH: Aged; Alopecia; Cicatrix; Epidermis; Herpes Zoster; Humans; Inflammation; Scalp; Skin; Skin Diseases; Tacrolimus
From:Annals of Dermatology 2010;22(2):232-234
CountryRepublic of Korea
Language:English
Abstract: Erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp (EPDS) is a rare disorder of the elderly characterized by multiple pustular lesions with erosions and crusting that result in scarring alopecia. EPDS typically develops in aged or sun-damaged skin with a history of trauma. Histopathologically, EPDS is nonspecific, showing atrophic epidermis and chronic inflammation. Bacteriological and mycological investigations of EPDS are generally negative. Although herpes zoster is a common disorder in elderly people, previously reported cases of EPDS were rarely associated with herpes zoster. We present a rare case of EPDS following herpes zoster treated successfully with topical tacrolimus.