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White piedra is a superficial fungal infection of the hair. Several species of fungus that live in soil or dirty water can cause it. Piedra is the Spanish word for stone. White piedra appears as ...

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When the fungus enters the body, the immune system sends white blood cells to the affected area to fight the infection and irritation.

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