Open AccessFacial Erosive Pustular Dermatosis After Cosmetic Resurfacing
Author(s) -
Julie E. Mervak,
Stephanie D. Gan,
Emily H. Smith,
Frank Wang
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
jama dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.128
H-Index - 166
eISSN - 2168-6084
pISSN - 2168-6068
DOI - 10.1001/jamadermatol.2017.2880
Subject(s) - medicine , dermatology , intense pulsed light , dermabrasion , ablative case , surgery , radiation therapy
Erosive pustular dermatosis (EPD) is a rare condition that typically affects actinically damaged skin of the scalp. Characterized by sterile pustules, erosions, and crusts, EPD is difficult to treat and heals slowly. The exact cause of EPD is unknown, although trauma is an inciting factor.
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