Hypertrichosis in Childhood
April 2018
in “
Turkish Journal of Dermatology
”
Studysummary This review discusses childhood hypertrichosis, examining its generalized and localized forms and notes that it reports no new clinical results.
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The document reviewed hypertrichosis in childhood, which is characterized by excessive hair growth that is not dependent on androgens and does not follow male-type patterns, distinguishing it from hirsutism. The review categorized childhood hypertrichosis into generalized and localized types, each with congenital and acquired forms. The focus was on understanding the different presentations and underlying causes of hypertrichosis in children.
