Pili multigemini
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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
.
Hair follicle
A hair follicle is a skin organ that produces hair. Hair production occurs in phases, including a growth phase , and cessation phase , and a rest phase . Stem cells are principally responsible for the production of hair....
, giving rise to the formation of multiple hair shafts within the individual follicles
Hair follicle
A hair follicle is a skin organ that produces hair. Hair production occurs in phases, including a growth phase , and cessation phase , and a rest phase . Stem cells are principally responsible for the production of hair....
.