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    Glossary Plica Neuropathica

    hair becomes severely matted and tangled into a dense mass

    Plica Neuropathica, also known as Polish Plait or Plica Polonica, is a rare condition where hair becomes severely matted and entangled, forming a hard, dense mass. This can result from neglect, poor hair care, or certain scalp conditions, and may sometimes be associated with psychological or neurological disorders. Treatment typically involves cutting the matted hair and addressing any underlying issues.

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      research Plica neuropathica: novel presentation of a rare disease

      14 citations , 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.

      research Plica neuropathica causing traction alopecia

      8 citations , 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.

      research ‘Plica neuropathica’: Matting of Hair

      6 citations , January 2000 in “Dermatology”
      A girl's severely tangled hair couldn't be fixed and had to be cut due to a rare condition called plica neuropathica.

      research Plica neuropathica: Bird's nest under dermatoscope

      2 citations , May 2022 in “International journal of trichology”
      This article reviews the condition plica neuropathica, including its manifestations, potential causes, and treatment, but it does not provide new clinical findings.
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