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