Exuberant Generalized Hypertrichosis in an Infant: Case Report
March 2024
in “
Residência Pediátrica
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Studysummary This case report describes an infant with mucopolysaccharidosis type II who developed generalized hypertrichosis after receiving a bone marrow transplant and cyclosporine, highlighting the medication's potential role in exacerbating excessive hair growth and reviewing hypertrichosis causes. Our plain-language summary of this paper — not a Tressless recommendation.
This case report discusses an infant with mucopolysaccharidosis type II who developed generalized hypertrichosis after undergoing a bone marrow transplant and receiving cyclosporine. The study aims to review the primary causes of hypertrichosis and explore potential hypotheses for the development of this condition, highlighting the association between genetic syndromes, specific drug use, and excessive hair growth.
