Therapeutic Forum: Erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp Debridement and potent topical steroids are the key to effective treatment. By Dr Stephen Hayes by Dr Stephen Hayes This florid case resolved with the use of a very potent topical steroid (Photograph: Dr Brian Malcolm) Sign in to continue Sign In Email address Password Stay signed in Trouble signing in? Reset password: Click here Need help? Email us Register FREE Limited free articles a month Free email bulletins Register Now Register Now Take a 30-day trial Join MIMS now and pay nothing for the first 30 days Join GPOnline now and pay nothing for the first 30 days Sign Up Sign Up