title: Hypertrichosis lanuginosa acquisita following cytotoxic chemotherapy.
abstract: Hypertrichosis lanuginosa acquisita (HLA) refers to abnormal and excessive growth of fine downy hair. It is a rare condition which has been reported in association with both malignancy and certain drug therapy. We report three cases occurring after administration of cytotoxic chemotherapy for cancer. A possible relationship is discussed and previous literature reviewed.
authors.affiliation: Regional Radiotherapy Centre, Newcastle General Hospital, UK.
authors.forename: C C
authors.initials: CC
authors.lastname: Gaffney
authors.forename: J T
authors.initials: JT
authors.lastname: Roberts
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D006983:Hypertrichosis / Q000139:chemically induced*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged
chemical_list: D000970:Antineoplastic Agents