Sudden Hair "Felting" during Styling Procedure: The Puzzle is Solved.

Authors :: Attia EAS
Source :: International journal of trichology [Int J Trichology] 2022 Nov-Dec; Vol. 14 (6), pp. 210-212. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Jan 31.
Publication Year :: 2022
Abstract: Acute scalp hair "felting" is a rare acquired condition that presents with sudden severe twisting, entangling, and matting of scalp hair into a stiff tightly packed mass, in otherwise healthy individuals. In such conditions, the mechanism of hair matting is almost like the process of "felting" in wool and textile industry, where adjacent fibers are compacted together in a warm liquid medium. Herein, a case of acute hair "felting" during styling practice is discussed with the possible predisposing factors, prophylaxis, and treatment.<br />Competing Interests: There are no conflicts of interest.<br /> (Copyright: © 2023 International Journal of Trichology.)