Tuft hair L66.2
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.
Recommended articles
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Acne keloidalis nuchae; Bundle hairs; Folliculitis decalvans; Group hair formation; Lichen planus follicularis capillitii;Disclaimer
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