Hypertrichosis in Childhood

    April 2018 in “ Turkish Journal of Dermatology ”
    Nursel Dılek, Sevgi Bahadır
    TLDR Childhood hypertrichosis is excessive hair growth not linked to hormones, with types based on location and origin.
    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.
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