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Circumscribed hypertrichosis triggered by exogenous provocation (e.g. repeated chemical or physical trauma) or provoked by fractures and nerve injuries or associated with various diseases (e.g. scleroderma, progressive systemic; scleroporphyria).
Occurrence as an adverse drug reaction in drug treatment, described for azelaic acid, interferon alfa, glucocorticoids, psoralene (see below methoxsalen), ACTH, streptomycin, phenytoin, minoxidil, diazoxide, ciclosporin A, penicillamine and danazol.
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hypertrichia on cheeks, stin, in the ear area, in the area of the eyebrows and chin
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S. under hirsutism.
LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.
- Salgo R et al (2011) Hypertrichosis lanuginosa next to "bald forehead" under diazoxide. Abstract volume 46th conference DDG P13/01
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