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Cantú syndrome is a rare condition characterized by hypertrichosis, osteochondrodysplasia, and cardiomegaly. [ 6 ] [ 5 ] Fewer than 50 cases have been described in the literature; they are associated with a mutation in the ABCC9 -gene that codes for the ABCC9-protein.
Hypertrichosis (better known as Werewolf Syndrome) is an abnormal amount of hair growth over the body. [1] [2] The two distinct types of hypertrichosis are generalized hypertrichosis, which occurs over the entire body, and localized hypertrichosis, which is restricted to a certain area. [1]
Prepubertal hypertrichosis on its own is a relatively rare condition. [12] Reports of prepubertal hypertrichosis can be attributed to a variety of factors such as it being an adverse effect of various medications, or even having an infection, genetic disorder, metabolic disorder, or eating disorders (particularly anorexia nervosa).
X-linked hypertrichosis, also known as X-linked congenital generalized hypertrichosis, is a hereditary disorders characterized by generalized congenital hypertrichosis and thick eyebrows. [ 1 ] Signs and symptoms
Many skin conditions affect the human integumentary system—the organ system covering the entire surface of the body and composed of skin, hair, nails, and related muscle and glands. [1] The major function of this system is as a barrier against the external environment. [2]
The nation's Ministry of Health confirmed that the medicine, which had somehow gotten mixed with an anti-baldness product, had resulted in at least 16 babies developing hypertrichosis — often ...
13-year-old Lalit Patidar from central India was given the nickname ''wolf boy'' after the effects of a rare condition, known as hypertrichosis, caused him to grow hair all over his face ...
This category contains people who have or had hypertrichosis. Pages in category "People with hypertrichosis" The following 9 pages are in this category, out of 9 total.