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Daniel Asz-Sigall1, César Ramos-Cavazos2, Paulina Mariel Gay-Muñoz3
1Dermatology Department, Trichology Clinic, Hospital General "Dr. Manuel Gea González", Mexico City, Mexico.
Plica neuropathica (PN) is a rare hair condition causing irreversible matting due to physical and chemical damage. Early diagnosis via trichoscopy and hair cutting are key management strategies for this tangled hair condition.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Trichology
Background:
- Plica neuropathica (PN) is a rare, acquired, and irreversible condition characterized by the formation of a compacted mass of tangled hair.
- The exact pathogenesis is not fully understood but involves physical and chemical insults to the hair shaft.
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