Abstract
Hypertrichosis is hair growth that is abnormal for the age, sex, or race ot 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 reviewed.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 161-182 |
Number of pages | 22 |
Journal | Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology |
Volume | 48 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Feb 1 2003 |