Pseudoainhum associated with plica neuropathica.
Pseudoainhum due to mechanical factors is an uncommon occurrence in adults. A patient is described in whom continuous manipulation of the hair resulted in both a constricting band of hair around one finger and the unusual hair formation known as plica neuropathica. The result was near amputation of the finger.
D000368:Aged; D000387:Ainhum / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000209:etiology*; D006201:Hair Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D012559:Schizophrenia / Q000150:complications*