Hypertrichosis, acquired circumscripts L68.8

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Definition
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Circumscribed hypertrichosis triggered by exogenous provocation (e.g. repeated chemical or physical trauma) or provoked by fractures and nerve injuries or associated with various diseases (e.g. scleroderma, progressive systemic; scleroporphyria).

Occurrence as an adverse drug reaction in drug treatment, described for azelaic acid, interferon alfa, glucocorticoids, psoralene (see below methoxsalen), ACTH, streptomycin, phenytoin, minoxidil, diazoxide, ciclosporin A, penicillamine and danazol.

Clinical features
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hypertrichia on cheeks, stin, in the ear area, in the area of the eyebrows and chin

Therapy
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S. under hirsutism.

Literature
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  1. Salgo R et al (2011) Hypertrichosis lanuginosa next to "bald forehead" under diazoxide. Abstract volume 46th conference DDG P13/01

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020