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Chinjitha T Davis1, Snuhi Bhuiya1, Koge Potom1

  • 1Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy, NRS Medical College, 138 AJC Bose Road, Kolkata, West Bengal, India.

Indian Journal of Dermatology
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PubMed
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Pili torti, a rare hair shaft disorder causing twisted and fragile hair, can be inherited or acquired. This report details an isolated case, reviewing associated conditions and potential causes.

Keywords:
Isolated pili tortihair disorderpili tortitwisted hair

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