Hypertrichosis cubiti
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Other names | hairy elbow syndrome |
Specialty | Dermatology |
Hypertrichosis cubiti (also known as "hairy elbow syndrome"
Signs and symptoms
Hypertrichosis cubiti is characterized by an unusually high concentration of longhairs that are concentrated mostly in the elbow area on the extensor surfaces of the upper extremities. Hypertrichosis is not always visible at birth; it typically manifests in early infancy, peaks between the ages of 5 and 6, then gradually declines and eventually goes away during puberty.[2]
Causes
Several inheritance patterns with varying penetrance and expressivity have been proposed, such as a familial pattern with either an autosomal dominant or autosomal recessive inheritance.
Treatment
For children with sporadic hypertrichosis cubiti, parents should be reassured and given guidance on hair removal or bleaching. Care should be used while discussing hair removal methods in order to reduce discomfort and expense.[3]
See also
- Hook nail
- List of cutaneous conditions
References
Further reading
- M, Yuste-Chaves; MI, Zafra-Cobo; A, Martínez de Salinas; J, Bravo-Piris (2007). "[Two cases of hypertrichosis cubiti]". Actas Dermo-sifiliograficas. 98 (10). Actas Dermosifiliogr: 719–721. PMID 18035036. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
- Rosina, Paolo; Pugliarello, Silvia; Tarocco, Michele; D’Onghia, Francesco S.; Barba, Annalisa (2005-07-20). "Hairy elbows syndrome". International Journal of Dermatology. 45 (2). Wiley: 127–128. PMID 16445502.