Plica Neuropathica Causing Traction Alopecia
March 1990
in “
Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology
”
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A middle-aged woman experienced hair matting on her scalp after using a homemade shampoo containing Hibiscus rosasiensis leaves. This matting, located in the occipital region, caused traction on the vertex region, leading to a patch of traction alopecia. Cutting the matted hair with scissors relieved the tension and prevented further hair loss.
