wandering hair

Last updated on: 07.05.2022

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Hair that has penetrated the epidermis, subcorneally, and continues to move under the skin when rubbed. Occurs e.g. with freshly cut hair and barefoot walking, also possible with animal hair, see also hairdresser's granuloma.

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  1. Ingkapairoj K et al (2020) Cutaneous Pili Migrans: A Case Report: Skin Appendage Disord. 6: 52-54
  2. Löser C. (2021) Migratory hair (pilus migrans) in an infant. Derm (27) 612-614

Last updated on: 07.05.2022