Hypertrichosis and algodystrophy: an hypothesis to explain this uncommon association.
Various skin changes have been described in algodystrophy, but the association of hypertrichosis with this condition is poorly documented. We describe a patient who developed algodystrophy after a mild inflammatory arthritis, in association with a number of skin manifestations, including hypertrichosis. We suggest a mechanism to explain this particular association.
Department of Dermatology, Bristol Royal Infirmary, U.K.
G M
GM
Kavanagh
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P
Hollingworth
C T
CT
Kennedy
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006225:Hand / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D006983:Hypertrichosis / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D012019:Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy