Open AccessRecurrence of herpes zoster infection in the setting of topical immunosuppression for erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp
Author(s) -
Farah Moustafa,
Michela Starace,
Giulia Maria Ravaioli,
Bianca Maria Piraccin
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
international journal of trichology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.494
H-Index - 22
eISSN - 0974-9241
pISSN - 0974-7753
DOI - 10.4103/ijt.ijt_53_19
Subject(s) - medicine , dermatology , scalp , immunosuppression , tacrolimus , surgery , transplantation
We present a unique patient with erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp (EPDS) with several unique features: (1) a rare case of EPDS occurring after herpes zoster (HZ) infection and (2) the first reported case of recurrence of HZ induced by topical immunosuppressive therapy (clobetasol 0.05% cream and tacrolimus 0.01% cream) in a patient with underlying EPDS. Based on our patient, we recommend to exercise caution with the prolonged use of potent topical steroids in areas previously affected by herpes zoster.