Cervical vertigo after hair shampoo treatment at a hairdressing salon - A case report

Study Design. A case report of cervical vertigo that occurred after shampoo treatment in a hairdressing salon. Abnormalities were detected on magnetic resonance images and magnetic resonance angiography scans. Objectives. To describe the diagnosis of cervical vertigo caused by neck hy perextension. Summary of Background Data. Neck hyperextension may induce vertigo and dizz iness; the pathophysiology remains unclear, however, because subjective fin dings are usually difficult to document. Methods. The diagnosis, treatment, and outcome of a patient with cervical v ertigo that occurred after hair shampoo treatment in a hair dressing salon were assessed, Results. Magnetic resonance angiography demonstrated narrowing of the left vertebral artery, whereas magnetic resonance imaging showed cerebellar infa rction. Treatment included rest and drugs that activate cerebral circulatio n and prevent platelet aggregation. Improvement was noted within few days. Conclusions. The authors suggest that the hyperextended neck position durin g hair shampoo treatment in a beauty parlor may be a risk factor for back l ifting or cerebellum vascular insufficiency. Public education should lead t o avoidance of this position during hair shampoo treatment at hair dressing salons.