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GlossaryPlica 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”

A girl with no hair neglect developed plica neuropathica in the hospital, lost all her hair, but it grew back.

research Plica neuropathica causing traction alopecia

8 citations , March 1990 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology”

Cutting matted hair stopped further hair loss caused by homemade shampoo.

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”

Plica neuropathica is a tangled hair condition that may be caused by hair damage or psychiatric issues and is treated by cutting the hair and addressing mental health.