Tuft hair L66.2

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 15.12.2022

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Synonym(s)

bundle hairs; Group hair formation; tufted hairs

Definition
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Several hair shafts emerge in clusters from a follicle opening.

Etiopathogenesis
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Inflammatory destruction of follicles, e.g. in folliculitis decalvans, in acne keloidalis nuchae, in favus and others.

Naevoid, atavistic malformation (extremely rare): naevoid tufted hairs within epiermal nevi.

Pili (gemini) multigemini is an incidental finding that may occur on areas of the body that are frequently subjected to shaving.

Therapy
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Treatment of the underlying disease.

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Last updated on: 15.12.2022