A Case of Congenital Pili Multigemini

August 2024 in “ Pediatric Dermatology ”

Edan Davidson, Eve Finkelstein, Jonathan C. Gold, Vered Molho‐Pessach

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Studysummary In this report, researchers describe an unusual case of congenital pili multigemini, a hair follicle disorder, presenting on the eyebrow of a female infant, highlighting its rarity and atypical location.

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