title: Spontaneous subcutaneous emphysema of the scalp following hair coloring/treatment.
abstract: Subcutaneous emphysema of the scalp is a process often attributed to secondary factors such as trauma, infection, or a myriad of iatrogenic etiologies. Here, we are presenting a case report of an adult patient with spontaneous subcutaneous emphysema of the scalp following a hair coloring/treatment. We performed an extensive review of literature on this topic, however, could not find a single case with similar presentation of subcutaneous emphysema. This case demonstrates an unreported etiology for this diagnosis and is thus being reported for its uniqueness and to raise clinical awareness.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Richmond University Medical Center, Staten Island, NY, USA.
authors.forename: Sanjit O
authors.initials: SO
authors.lastname: Tewari
authors.affiliation: College of Medicine, American University of Antigua, University Park, Coolidge, Antigua 41900, West Indies.
authors.forename: Raihan M
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Faroqui
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Richmond University Medical Center, Staten Island, NY, USA.
authors.forename: Nicholas
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Fuca
authors.affiliation: Department of Emergency Medicine, Richmond University Medical Center, Staten Island, NY, USA.
authors.forename: Mansoor
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Khan
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Richmond University Medical Center, Staten Island, NY, USA.
authors.forename: Michael T
authors.initials: MT
authors.lastname: Mantello
keywords: Subcutaneous emphysema; hair coloring; hair treatment