X-linked hypertrichosis

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X-linked hypertrichosis
SpecialtyDermatology

X-linked hypertrichosis is a hereditary disorders characterized by

eyebrows.[1]

X-linked congenital generalized hypertrichosis (CGH), is an extremely rare condition that is primarily characterized  by universal overgrowth of terminal hair. It was first mapped in chromosome Xq24-q27.1 in a Mexican family; however, the underlying genetic facts remain unknown.[2]

See also

  • Generalized hyperhidrosis
  • List of cutaneous conditions

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