Synonym(s)
generalized constitutional; Hypertrichosis
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Frequently occurring in healthy children, significantly increased body hair with terminal hair in a diffuse, androgen-independent distribution pattern.
Occurrence/EpidemiologyThis section has been translated automatically.
Frequently. Family clustering is described. No exact epidemiological data.
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LocalizationThis section has been translated automatically.
The normal distribution pattern of terminal hair is characteristic.
Clinical featuresThis section has been translated automatically.
Strikingly dense, usually also darker hair on forehead, eyebrows, back, shoulders and upper extremity extensor sides. A deep hairline is characteristic. Hyptertrichosis persists throughout life.
TherapyThis section has been translated automatically.
A causal therapy is not known. Shaving to improve the cosmetic effect. Use of epilation lasers for cosmetic reasons.
Progression/forecastThis section has been translated automatically.
An increase in hairiness in the course of life is to be expected.
Note(s)This section has been translated automatically.
The symptom "hypertrichosis" is a problem that should not be underestimated in daily practice and is mainly caused by the ethnic variability of body hair and its acceptance by the population.
LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.
- Trueb RM (2008) Hypertrichosis. dermatologist 59: 325-338
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Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer