Hypertrichosis.
Hypertrichosis is hair growth that is abnormal for the age, sex, or race of an individual, or for a particular area of the body. Recognized forms of hypertrichosis are reviewed. Hirsutism, which is male-pattern hair growth in a female or child, is not included in this review. Hypertrichosis is categorized as congenital or acquired, and regional or generalized. Methods of managing hypertrichosis are also briefly reviewed
Wendelin
Daniel S
DS
St Louis Children's Hospital, I Chiuldren's Place-3N48, St Louis, MO 63110, USA. mallory_s@kids.wustl.edu
Pope
David N
DN
Mallory
Susan B
SB
D006801:Humans; D006983:Hypertrichosis / Q000151:congenital / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D013577:Syndrome