Indian J Dermatol
January 2022
Plica neuropathica (PN), also known as plica polonica, felting, matting or bird's nest hair, is an acquired hair condition in which hair becomes twisted, leading to the formation of a compact mass. Psychiatric disorders are an important etiologic factor for PN. We report a case of PN in a woman with severe reactive depression and present the trichoscopic findings.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFA 75-year-old man presented to the dermatology clinic with an asymptomatic lesion on his right plantar surface. The lesion had progressively grown for two months. Physical examination revealed an erythematous and slightly scaly nodule measuring 10x10 mm.
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