title: Erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp following herpes zoster: successful treatment with topical tacrolimus.
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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, School of Medicine and the Medical Research Institute, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, Korea.
authors.forename: Kyu Ri
authors.initials: KR
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.forename: Ji Yeoun
authors.initials: JY
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.forename: Mi Kyeong
authors.initials: MK
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.forename: Tae Young
authors.initials: TY
authors.lastname: Yoon