title: Matting of scalp hair.
abstract: Matting of the hair is a rare condition characterized by an irreversible tangling of scalp hair. This phenomenon has an uncertain etiopathogenesis, and it is assumed that physical, chemical and electrostatic factors may lead to its onset. In our case, vigorous brushing of the hair can be suggested as the etiological factor of matting.
authors.affiliation: Unit of Dermatology, Oasi Institute for Research on Mental Retardation and Brain Aging (IRCCS), Troina, Italy.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Siragusa
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Fabrizi
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Calvieri
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Schepis
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006197:Hair / Q000473:pathology*; D006203:Hair Preparations / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D006920:Hygiene
chemical_list: D006203:Hair Preparations