Rightly Said Hair Heat Disease!

Mudichood dermatosis, also known as Hair Heat Disease, is a dermatological condition commonly observed in southern India, particularly in Kerala. It is presumed to be due to a nonspecific follicular reaction to the wet and oily hair in a hot and humid environment and friction between the hair and skin. Two case reports of women from Pune, Maharashtra, an exotic region for this disease who presented with itchy, raised lesions on their upper backs are discussed. Patients had a history of applying hair oil and tying their hair in a way that caused friction on the affected area. The condition was diagnosed based on history, clinical examination, and dermoscopy findings, and patients were treated with topical corticosteroids, tretinoin gel, and oral antihistaminic.