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Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 15.12.2022

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bundle hairs; Group hair formation; tufted hairs

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Several hair shafts emerge in clusters from a follicle opening.

EtiopathogenesisThis section has been translated automatically.

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.

TherapyThis section has been translated automatically.

Treatment of the underlying disease.

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Last updated on: 15.12.2022

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer