Whole-Scalp Cobblestone Plica Neuropathica with Alopecia

Skin Appendage Disord. 2019 Nov;5(6):390-392. doi: 10.1159/000501728. Epub 2019 Aug 29.

Abstract

Plica neuropathica (PN) is an uncommon scalp condition that usually presents as a compact mass of scalp hair. We report a case of a 55-year-old woman presenting with PN. She presented with a 40-year history of thick plaques of yellow scale afflicting the entire scalp, progressive alopecia, and seeming lack of care of her own condition. Histology showed epidermal nevus-like features and severe miniaturization.

Keywords: Alopecia; Epidermal nevus; Neurodermatology; Scalp disease.

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  • Case Reports