| Literature DB >> 12582385 |
Daniel S Wendelin1, David N Pope, Susan B Mallory.
Abstract
Hypertrichosis is hair growth that is abnormal for the age, sex, or race of an individual, or for a particular area of the body. Recognized forms of hypertrichosis are reviewed. Hirsutism, which is male-pattern hair growth in a female or child, is not included in this review. Hypertrichosis is categorized as congenital or acquired, and regional or generalized. Methods of managing hypertrichosis are also briefly reviewedEntities:
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Year: 2003 PMID: 12582385 DOI: 10.1067/mjd.2003.100
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Am Acad Dermatol ISSN: 0190-9622 Impact factor: 11.527