twisted hairs

twisted hairs definition - medical

twist·ed hairs (twĭsˈtĭd)

plural noun
A condition in which the hair shafts are twisted as a result of distortion of the follicles, as from a scarring inflammatory process or mechanical stress. Also called pili torti.

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