The "teepee" sign in inflammatory scalp disease.
Psoriasis and other diffuse inflammatory diseases of the scalp can cause a unique physical findings that we call the "teepee sign" because the hair forms pyramidal tufts at regular intervals that resemble an American Indian encampment. A pathological mechanism for this finding is proposed, with the description of two cases in Air Force basic trainees, one of a severe seborrheic dermatitis and the other psoriasis. The significance with regard to physical qualification for entry into military service is discussed.
San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium, Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234-6200, USA.
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D012628:Dermatitis, Seborrheic / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008889:Military Personnel; D011565:Psoriasis / Q000175:diagnosis*; D012536:Scalp Dermatoses / Q000175:diagnosis*; D014481:United States