Therapeutic options for erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp: a systematic review.
M H JunejoJonathan KentleyM RajpopatX L TanM Firouz Mohd MustapaCatherine A HarwoodPublished in: The British journal of dermatology (2020)
The limited available evidence supports use of topical corticosteroids, with or without oral zinc, followed by maintenance therapy with topical calcineurin inhibitors as being effective in managing this condition. Topical photodynamic therapy is also potentially beneficial in the management of EPDS. Prospective, comparative, randomized controlled trials are required in order to provide further evidence to guide treatment.