Unleashing the Furry Beast: Exploring the Fascinating World of Hypertrichosis Lanuginosa

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Hypertrichosis lanuginosa is a rare medical condition characterized by the excessive growth of fine, soft, andunpigmented hairs all over body, particularly inA forehead, cheeks, ears, and nose. It can be eithercongenital or acquired, with acquired type being more commonly associated underlying malignancy.Congenital hypertrichosis genetic disorder that inherited in an autosomal dominant manner,with some cases exhibiting spontaneous mutations. The manifests as overproduction lanugohairs, fine unpigmented hair covers body fetus. This often leads todifficulties daily life cause emotional distress due to its unusual appearance. Acquired hypertrichosislanuginosa, on other hand, occurs adults frequently malignancy, particularlyadenocarcinomas. exact mechanism not yet fully understood, but it isbelieved secretion factors hormones from cancer cells, which stimulate hairfollicles produce amounts hair. diagnosis mainly clinical, anda thorough physical examination required. In where malignancy suspected, furthertests such blood tests, imaging studies, biopsy may necessary. Treatment options for hypertrichosislanuginosa are limited, there no definitive cure condition. Hair removal procedures lasertherapy, electrolysis, depilatory creams provide temporary relief, usually grows backafter time. treatment lead resolution ofhypertrichosis lanuginosa. Overall, occur eithercongenitally malignancy. lanuginosacan challenging, further testing required identify any Althoughtreatment treating providetemporary relief. Further research needed understand mechanisms develop effective options.

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ژورنال

عنوان ژورنال: International Journal of Physiology

سال: 2023

ISSN: ['2320-6039', '2320-608X']

DOI: https://doi.org/10.37506/ijop.v11i2.3408