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    fungal infection causing hard nodules on hair shafts

    Piedra is a fungal infection of the hair shaft, characterized by the presence of hard nodules on the hair. There are two types: black piedra, caused by the fungus Piedraia hortae, and white piedra, caused by fungi in the Trichosporon genus. These nodules can cause hair to become brittle and break off.

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      Hair and Scalp Infections

      research Hair and Scalp Infections

      1 citations, July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks”
      Hair and scalp infections are common and can lead to hair loss, requiring careful diagnosis to manage properly.
      Office Diagnosis of Hair Shaft Defects

      research Office Diagnosis of Hair Shaft Defects

      33 citations, March 2006 in “Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery”
      The document explains how to identify different hair problems using a microscope.
      Noninflammatory, Nonpruritic Alopecia of Horses

      research Noninflammatory, Nonpruritic Alopecia of Horses

      5 citations, October 2013 in “Veterinary Clinics of North America: Equine Practice”
      Some horses lose hair without inflammation or itching due to various conditions, and while mainly a cosmetic issue, diagnosis requires examination and biopsies, and breeding is not advised if it's hereditary.
      Nodules on the Hair: A Rare Case of Mixed Piedra

      research Nodules on the Hair: A Rare Case of Mixed Piedra

      10 citations, January 2013 in “International journal of trichology”
      A woman's scalp nodules were successfully treated with antifungal and anti-lice medications, revealing a rare case of mixed piedra infection.

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