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    Glossary Pili Torti

    hair strands are twisted and flattened, prone to breakage

    Pili Torti is a rare hair shaft disorder where the hair strands are twisted along their length, giving them a flattened, ribbon-like appearance. This condition can make the hair more prone to breakage and is often associated with genetic conditions or acquired through environmental factors like excessive heat or chemical exposure.

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    1. Pili torti in association with citrullinemia Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · 1985 · 28 citations
    2. Pathogenesis in pili torti: morphological study Journal of Dermatological Science · 1994 · 23 citations
    3. Acquired pili torti--a structural hair shaft defect in anorexia nervosa. PubMed · 1996 · 15 citations
    4. Pili Torti: A Feature of Numerous Congenital and Acquired Conditions Journal of clinical medicine · 2021 · 9 citations
    5. A case of pili torti in a young adult domestic short-haired cat Veterinary Dermatology · 2013 · 6 citations
    6. Loose anchoring of anagen hairs and pili torti due to erlotinib International Journal of Trichology · 2016 · 5 citations
    7. [Congenital hereditary hypotrychosis. Generalized autosomal dominant hypotrichosis with pili torti (hypotrichosis congenita hereditaria Marie Unna)]. PubMed · 1979 · 5 citations
    8. Morphological analyses in fragility of pili torti with Björnstad syndrome The Journal of Dermatology · 2016 · 4 citations
    9. Lichen Planopilaris with Pili Torti and Ectodermal Dysplasia: a hair curling case report. Case Reports in Dermatology · 2025
    10. Morphological study in a mechanism of congenital pili torti formation: Björnstad syndrome Journal of Dermatological Science · 2016
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    1. Oral Minoxidil - Multiple Facial Hair in One Follicle / Pili Multigemini Question Reddit · 17 Nov 2025
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