Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a field directed treatment of actinic keratoses (AKs) or “pre-cancers”. Treatment involves application of a photosensitizer to the affected area followed by application of blue or red light. This treatment is commonly used on the face and scalp of patients with significant actinic damage. It is typical for patients to have …
Erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp (EPDS) is an uncommon disease of the scalp that is often misdiagnosed. Presentation of this condition typically occurs between the ages of 60 and 70 in both men and women. Clinical findings of EPDS include pustules, erosions and erythema in sun damaged skin of the scalp. The vertex and …