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Suggest Treatment For Erosive Pustular Dermatosis
Question: I'm 91 years old and have lost my sense of taste. I take a lot of drugs; e.g., sinemet, metropol, midodrine, cerofolin, atorvastin, zinc,iron, et al.
Also, I've been diagnosed with erosive pustular dermatosis. and have been told there's no cure. Is that so
Many thanks.
Also, I've been diagnosed with erosive pustular dermatosis. and have been told there's no cure. Is that so
Many thanks.
Brief Answer:
Regarding management of erosive pustular dermatosis
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking. I am Dr. Kakkar(Dermatologist). I have noted your concern.
Erosive pustular dermatosis affects the chronically sun-damaged skin, commonly of the scalp.
It starts as pustules and later progresses to lakes of pus and crusting overlying eroded patches/ plaques.
Apart from Potassium permanganate soaks to loosen crusts, specific treatment with topical superpotent steroids like Clobetasol propionate 0.05% or Halobetasol propionate 0.05% offers considerable relief in erosive pustular dermatosis. Intermittent treatment with topi al steroids may be required to sustain improvement.
Alternative treatment options include tacrolimus ointment, calcipotriol/ calcipotriene ointment etc especially if the condition relapses as soon as potent steroids are withdrawn.
These are prescription medications and I suggest that you discuss with your dermatologist for the needful.
Sun protection is advisable and it helps prevent flares/ progression of erosive pustular dermatosis.
Regards
Regarding management of erosive pustular dermatosis
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking. I am Dr. Kakkar(Dermatologist). I have noted your concern.
Erosive pustular dermatosis affects the chronically sun-damaged skin, commonly of the scalp.
It starts as pustules and later progresses to lakes of pus and crusting overlying eroded patches/ plaques.
Apart from Potassium permanganate soaks to loosen crusts, specific treatment with topical superpotent steroids like Clobetasol propionate 0.05% or Halobetasol propionate 0.05% offers considerable relief in erosive pustular dermatosis. Intermittent treatment with topi al steroids may be required to sustain improvement.
Alternative treatment options include tacrolimus ointment, calcipotriol/ calcipotriene ointment etc especially if the condition relapses as soon as potent steroids are withdrawn.
These are prescription medications and I suggest that you discuss with your dermatologist for the needful.
Sun protection is advisable and it helps prevent flares/ progression of erosive pustular dermatosis.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Thank you, Doctor. Is the condition curable? How long would you estimate that a cure will take?
Brief Answer:
Regarding treatment of erosive pustular dermatosis
Detailed Answer:
hi.
Ultra potent topical steroids are of benefit and help keep the condition under remission. Use twice daily for 4-6 weeks and once the condition is in remission you may use the steroid cream intermittently for any flares.
Continue with sun protection all the time.
Regards
Regarding treatment of erosive pustular dermatosis
Detailed Answer:
hi.
Ultra potent topical steroids are of benefit and help keep the condition under remission. Use twice daily for 4-6 weeks and once the condition is in remission you may use the steroid cream intermittently for any flares.
Continue with sun protection all the time.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
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