September 2025 in “Cureus” In this case report, the researchers documented a rare instance of plica neuropathica, characterized by matted and twisted hair, occurring alongside diffuse alopecia, marking the first such documented association and emphasizing its diagnostic challenges in identifying causes of alopecia.
April 2024 in “International journal of research in dermatology” In this report, researchers document a rare case of a 16-year-old female on azathioprine presenting with both anagen effluvium and plica neuropathica, highlighting a unique instance of overlapping hair conditions potentially linked to medication use.
July 2023 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” This case report described a 32-year-old woman with plica neuropathica who was diagnosed with schizophrenia after initially seeking dermatological care for her severely matted hair, illustrating a rare presentation of schizophrenia and the importance of considering psychiatric conditions in such cases.
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August 2006 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This case report describes a unique instance of plica neuropathica in a 14-year-old girl linked to chronic illness and acute infection, leading to complete hair loss.
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March 1990 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology” This case report described a woman who developed hair matting and traction alopecia after using a homemade shampoo with Hibiscus rosasiensis leaves, which was mitigated by cutting the matted hair.