Pili multigemini
| Pili multigemini | |
|---|---|
 | |
| An extracted Pili multigemini with three distinct hairs growing from the same source. | |
| Classification and external resources | |
| ICD-10 | L67.8 |
| Orphanet | 79492 |
Pili multigemini is a rare malformation characterized by the presence of bifurcated or multiple divided hair matrices and papillae, giving rise to the formation of multiple hair shafts within the individual follicles.[1]:768[2]
Electrolysis will permanently remove Pili multigemini. Depilating laser treatment has been suggested to improve symptomatic pili multigemini.[3]
See also
References
- ↑ James, William; Berger, Timothy; Elston, Dirk (2005). Andrews' Diseases of the Skin: Clinical Dermatology. (10th ed.). Saunders. ISBN 0-7216-2921-0.
- ↑ Rapini, Ronald P.; Bolognia, Jean L.; Jorizzo, Joseph L. (2007). Dermatology: 2-Volume Set. St. Louis: Mosby. ISBN 1-4160-2999-0.
- ↑ Naysmith, L., De Berker, D. and Munro, C.S. (2001), Multigeminate beard hairs and folliculitis. British Journal of Dermatology, 144: 427–428. doi: 10.1046/j.1365-2133.2001.04047.x
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