title: Plica neuropathica (polonica) in schizophrenia.
abstract: Plica neuropathica (Polonica) is a common but rarely reported scalp hair condition. In this condition the hairs of scalp in a localized area is compacted into irregularly twisted, irreversibly entangled plaits. Psychological disturbance is a risk factor for plica formation. We report a case of plica neuropathica in an adult female with schizophrenia.
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychiatry, KMCT Medical College, Calicut, Kerala, India.
authors.forename: P N Suresh
authors.initials: PN
authors.lastname: Kumar
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Rajmohan