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Black Piedra
A superficial mycosis that is a superficial fungal infection of the hair shaft caused by Piedraia hortae, an ascomycetous fungus forming hard black nodules on the shafts of the scalp, beard, moustache and pubic hair.
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Overview
A superficial mycosis that is a superficial fungal infection of the hair shaft caused by Piedraia hortae, an ascomycetous fungus forming hard black nodules on the shafts of the scalp, beard, moustache and pubic hair.
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