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Case Report
Plica neuropathica causing traction alopecia
K Pavithran
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Correspondence Address:
K Pavithran
Correspondence Address:
K Pavithran
| How to cite this article: Pavithran K. Plica neuropathica causing traction alopecia. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol 1990;56:141-142 |
Copyright: (C)1990 Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprology
Abstract
A middle aged woman developed matting of the hairs of the scalp following use of a home made shampoo that contained leaves of Hibiscus rosasiensis. The entangled and matted hair mass in the occipital region pulled hairs of the vertex region of the scalp, resulting in a patch of traction alopecia. Release of tension on the hairs by cutting them with scissors prevented further extension of alopecia.
Keywords: Plica neuropathica, Plica polonica, Hair matting, Traction alopecia
