38 citations
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July 1998 in “Journal of surgical oncology” 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.
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September 2017 in “Advances in Clinical and Experimental Medicine” This study found that lanugo hair appears earlier on the posterior wall of the trunk than on the anterior wall in human fetuses, with a nearly two-week difference in development time.
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August 2006 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This case report describes the first known association of hypertrichosis lanuginosa acquisita with autoimmune hepatitis, expanding the list of conditions linked to this rare disorder.
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January 1992 in “Clinical Oncology” This report describes three cases of hypertrichosis lanuginosa acquisita occurring after cytotoxic chemotherapy for cancer, suggesting a possible relationship which is discussed alongside a review of existing literature.
July 2023 in “International journal of physiology” This article outlines hypertrichosis lanuginosa, emphasizing its rarity, potential congenital or acquired nature, association with malignancy, challenges in diagnosis, limited treatment options, and the need for more research to understand its mechanisms.