A Case of Hypertrichosis Lanuginosa Acquisita as a Sign of Malignancy

    January 2017 in “ European Journal of Dermatology ”
    James A. Frank, Nathan W. Rojek, Rebecca S. Foreman
    TLDR Excessive facial hair growth can indicate an underlying cancer.
    A 69-year-old woman presented with excessive facial hair growth over six months, which was identified as hypertrichosis lanuginosa acquisita. She had a medical history of psoriasis, rosacea, onychomycosis, and basal cell carcinoma. Despite no recent medication changes or systemic symptoms, the excessive hair growth was considered a potential sign of underlying malignancy.
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