PIEDRAS
\pˈiːdɹəz], \pˈiːdɹəz], \p_ˈiː_d_ɹ_ə_z]\
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Either of two diseases resulting from fungal infection of the hair shafts. Black piedra occurs mainly in and on the hairs of the scalp and is caused by Piedraia hortae; white piedra occurs in and on the hairs of the scalp, beard, moustache and genital areas and is caused by Trichosporon beigelii.
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