THE TEEPEE SIGN IN INFLAMMATORY SCALP DISEASE

Psoriasis and other diffuse inflammatory diseases of the scalp can cau se a unique physical finding that we call the ''teepee sign'' because the hair forms pyramidal tufts at regular intervals that resemble an A merican Indian encampment, A pathological mechanism for this finding i s proposed, with the description of two cases in Air Force basic train ees, one of a severe seborrheic dermatitis and the other psoriasis, Th e significance with regard to physical qualification for entry into mi litary service is discussed.