Erosive pustular dermatosis of scalp

Description

Erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp is a distinctive scalp disorder of the elderly characterised by the development of sterile pustules, erosions and crusts in areas of chronically sun-damaged scalp skin. Local trauma may also play an aetiological role. It normally responds to high-potency topical corticosteroids.

Index terms

Erosive pustular dermatosis of scalp

Sibling codes

EG30.0 – Scalp folliculitis
EG30.2 – Pityriasis amiantacea
EG30.Y – Other specified scalp disorders not elsewhere classifiable
EG30.Z – Skin disorders localised to the scalp, unspecified

Foundation entity

Erosive pustular dermatosis of scalp – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/982719772

Part of: EG30: Skin disorders localised to the scalp › 14: Diseases of the skin