Hypertrichosis lanuginosa acquisita associated with autoimmune hepatitis.
Hypertrichosis lanuginosa acquisita (HLA) is an unusual condition which is characterized by subtle and progressive development of multiple, long, thin, unmedullated hairs ("lanugo hairs") distributed preferentially on the face. Most cases are associated with malignant tumors or non-malignant condition such as porphyria cutanea tarda, AIDS, anorexia nervosa, thyrotoxicosis, or secondary to topical or systemic drugs (e.g. cyclosporine, phenytoin, diazoxide, minoxidil). We have recently experienced a rare case of hypertrichosis lanuginosa acquisita associated with autoimmune hepatitis. To our best knowledge, this is the first report of hypertrichosis lanuginosa acquisita associated with autoimmune hepatitis. Our observation expands the spectrum of diseases associated with this uncommon disorder.
Roh
Mi Ryung
MR
Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Biology Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea.
Chung
Hye-Jin
HJ
Cho
Young-Hun
YH
Chung
Kee Yang
KY
D005260:Female; D006197:Hair / Q000473:pathology; D019693:Hepatitis, Autoimmune / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D006983:Hypertrichosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D008875:Middle Aged