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What is the definition of Pili Torti?
Pili torti is a rare hair condition characterized by fragile hair. In Pili torti hair has a flattened shaft with clusters of narrow twists at irregular intervals. Some cases may be inherited in autosomal dominant or autosomal recessive patterns, while others are acquired. In the inherited form, symptoms tend to be present from early childhood. It can occur alone or as part of other diseases like ectodermal dysplasias, Menke disease, Bjornstand syndrome, or Bazex syndrome. If Pili torti is detected, it is necessary to investigate possible neurological disorders, hearing loss, and defects in the hair, nails, sweat glands and teeth.
What are the alternative names for Pili Torti?
  • Pili torti
  • Coarse, dry, lusterless hair which breaks off easily
  • Twisted hair
Who are the top Pili Torti Local Doctors?
Elite in Pili Torti
Adriana Rakowska
Elite in Pili Torti
Adriana Rakowska
Warsaw, MZ, PL 

Adriana Rakowska practices in Warsaw, Poland. Ms. Rakowska is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pili Torti. Her top areas of expertise are Pili Torti, Trichorrhexis Nodosa, Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis, and Alopecia Areata.

Elite in Pili Torti
Lidia Rudnicka
Elite in Pili Torti
Lidia Rudnicka
Warsaw, MZ, PL 

Lidia Rudnicka practices in Warsaw, Poland. Ms. Rudnicka is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pili Torti. Her top areas of expertise are Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis, Alopecia Areata, Trichorrhexis Nodosa, and Pili Torti.

 
 
 
 
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Distinguished in Pili Torti
Malgorzata Olszewska
Distinguished in Pili Torti
Malgorzata Olszewska
Warsaw, MZ, PL 

Malgorzata Olszewska practices in Warsaw, Poland. Ms. Olszewska is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pili Torti. Her top areas of expertise are Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis, Alopecia Areata, Pili Torti, and Trichorrhexis Nodosa.

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center