Plica Polonica: An Overview of the Disorder and Its Homeopathic Therapeutics

Plica Polonica is a rare hair disorder characterized by irreversible matting of hair, historically linked to poor hygiene and now associated with self-neglect, psychiatric illness, or drug-induced hair-shaft weakening. Diagnosis is clinical, based on matting patterns and scalp findings, with differentials including conditions like pediculosis capitis and trichotillomania. Management involves detangling or removal of the matted hair, while prevention focuses on regular hair care. Homoeopathic remedies such as Borax and Sulphur are traditionally used for similar scalp conditions.