DISEASES

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Human genes for black piedra

Black piedra [DOID:12711]

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.

Synonyms:  black piedra,  DOID:12711,  black piedras