The 'teepee' sign in inflammatory scalp disease

Jeffrey J. Meffert; Ronald R. Grimwood; Jay L. Viernes

doi:10.1093/milmed/163.8.575

The 'teepee' sign in inflammatory scalp disease

Jeffrey J. Meffert, Ronald R. Grimwood, Jay L. Viernes

Division of Dermatology & Cutaneous Surgery

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Abstract

Psoriasis and other diffuse inflammatory diseases of the scalp can cause a unique physical finding 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.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	575-576
Number of pages	2
Journal	Military medicine
Volume	163
Issue number	8
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1093/milmed/163.8.575
State	Published - Aug 1998

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