Hypertrichosis

February 2003 in “ Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology ”

Daniel S. Wendelin, David N. Pope, Susan B. Mallory

hypertrichosis congenital hypertrichosis acquired hypertrichosis regional hypertrichosis generalized hypertrichosis hair growth hirsutism

Studysummary This review discusses various forms and categories of hypertrichosis, as well as methods for managing the condition, but does not report new clinical results.

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research Acquired Hypertrichosis Lanuginosa: Case Report and Review of the Literature

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This review discusses acquired hypertrichosis lanuginosa, a rare disorder often linked to internal malignancy, and reports no new clinical findings; the authors highlight proposed pathogenic mechanisms for lanugo hair overgrowth.

research A New Case of Ambras Syndrome Associated with a Paracentric Inversion (8) (q12; q22)

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Hypertrichosis and Increased Pigmentation of Eyelashes and Adjacent Hair in the Region of the Ipsilateral Eyelids of Patients Treated with Unilateral Topical Latanoprost

research Hypertrichosis and Increased Pigmentation of Eyelashes and Adjacent Hair in the Region of the Ipsilateral Eyelids of Patients Treated with Unilateral Topical Latanoprost

216 citations , October 1997 in “American Journal of Ophthalmology”

This study found that unilateral topical latanoprost use for glaucoma was associated with hypertrichosis and increased pigmentation of eyelashes in the treated eye compared to the untreated eye.

research Laser-Assisted Hair Removal

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research Diffuse Hypertrichosis During Treatment with 5% Topical Minoxidil

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research Electrolysis: Observations from 13 Years and 140,000 Hours of Experience

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research Ipsilateral Post-Cast Hypertrichosis and Dyshidrotic Dermatitis

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research Hypertrichosis Cubiti (Hairy Elbows) And Short Stature: A Recognizable Association

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research Normal Hair Growth in Children

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research Lack of a Gonadal or Adrenal Androgenic Mechanism for the Hypertrichosis Produced by Diazoxide, Phenytoin, and Minoxidil

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