Two Cases of Hypertrichosis Cubiti
January 2007
in “
Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas
”
TLDR Two cases of hairy elbows syndrome were described, with normal skin texture and symmetrical hair growth.
The document described two cases of hypertrichosis cubiti, also known as hairy elbows syndrome, a rare form of localized congenital hypertrichosis characterized by excessive lanugo-type hair on the extensor surfaces of the distal upper arms and proximal forearms. The condition was noted for its bilateral symmetrical distribution and normal skin texture. The document also mentioned a separate case of unilateral contact dermatitis caused by shoe dye, highlighting the challenges in diagnosing contact dermatitis due to overlapping conditions and the common allergens involved, such as potassium dichromate and 4-aminoazobenzene.
