Hypertrichosis Flashcards
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Hypertrichosis
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Excessive hairiness. Results from the development of supernumerary hair follicles, or from the persistence of lanugo hairs that normally disappear during the perinatal period. It may be localized. (e.g. on the shoulders or back hair) or diffuse (quite lovely to think about, eh?).
Localized hypertrichosis is often associated with spin bifida occulta.
