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.
Meffert
J J
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San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium, Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234-6200, USA.
Grimwood
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Viernes
J L
JL
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