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Hirsutism is a clinical diagnosis of excessive androgenic, terminal hair growth. [25] A complete physical evaluation should be done prior to initiating more extensive studies, the examiner should differentiate between widespread body hair increase and male pattern virilization. [15]
Follicular hyperkeratosis, also known as keratosis pilaris (KP), is a skin condition characterized by excessive development of keratin in hair follicles, resulting in rough, cone-shaped, elevated papules. The openings are often closed with a white plug of encrusted sebum.
The primary characteristic of all forms of hypertrichosis is excessive hair. Hair in hypertrichosis is usually longer than expected [7] and may consist of any hair type (lanugo, vellus, or terminal). [18] Patterned forms of hypertrichosis cause hair growth in patterns. Generalized forms of hypertrichosis result in hair growth over the entire body.
Other symptoms to note: This rash is itchy and can cause hair loss when it occurs on the scalp. The same fungus can also cause athlete’s foot and jock itch. The same fungus can also cause ...
Prepubertal hypertrichosis is characterized by an excess of hair growth, seen during birth and progressing during childhood. [3] [6] In generalized hypertrichosis, excessive hair growth occurs all over the body, whereas in localized hypertrichosis, excessive hair growth only occurs in certain areas of the body. [2]
The excess keratin, which is the same color as the person's natural skin tone, surrounds and entraps the hair follicles in the pore. This causes the formation of hard plugs (a process known as hyperkeratinization). [4] Many KP bumps contain an ingrown hair that has coiled. [2]
The cause is unclear, but believed to involve a number of genetic and environmental factors; [1] the condition may worsen in the winter. [7] It is not due to poor hygiene, [8] [9] and the underlying mechanism involves the excessive growth of skin cells. [7] Diagnosis is based on symptoms. [3] There is no known cure for dandruff. [10]
The causes of the HAIR-AN syndrome are not fully understood. Some studies hypothesize that the HAIR-AN syndrome is caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors. [7] [1] HAIR-AN is found in 1-3% women affected hyperandrogenism. [8] Other studies have proposed the SAHA syndrome as a cause of the HAIR-AN syndrome. [9]