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Whole-Scalp Cobblestone Plica Neuropathica with Alopecia
Ana Filipe Monteiro1, André Lencastre2
1Dermatovenereology Department, Hospital de Santarém EPE, Santarém, Portugal.
Skin Appendage Disorders
|December 5, 2019
Summary
Plica neuropathica, a rare scalp disorder, typically forms a dense hair mass. This case highlights a 55-year-old woman with a 40-year history of scalp scaling, hair loss, and epidermal nevus-like features.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Trichology
Background:
- Plica neuropathica (PN) is an uncommon scalp condition characterized by a compact mass of hair.
- It often presents with significant scaling and alopecia, impacting patient self-care.
- The exact etiology and histological underpinnings require further elucidation.
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