Hypertrichosis is a condition where there is excessive
growth of hair in generalized or localized pattern but this is not of male
pattern of distribution.
Congenital hypertrichosis is seen in porphyria cutanea
tarda,
Hurler's syndrome,
Giant pigmented naevus also called as [bathing suit
naevus]
Acquired hypertrichosis is seen in the following conditions
- Malignancy-bronchogenic carcinoma
- Drugs-phenytoin, steroids,minoxidil, diazoxide, streptomycin.
- Endocrine causes
- Sexual precocity
- Hypothyroidism
- Adrenal hyperplasia or neoplasm
