Acquired Hypertrichosis Lanuginosa
- 1 December 1982
- journal article
- Published by Wiley in International Journal of Dermatology
- Vol. 21 (10) , 599-601
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-4362.1982.tb02043.x
Abstract
A 32‐year‐old Thai woman developed acquired hypertrichosis lanuginosa with generalized lanugo hair, deeply furrowed tongue, and keratosis pilaris. She had metastatic adenocarcinoma of the liver. A review of world literature reveals 24 cases of which 22 were associated with proven malignancies. Acquired hypertrichosis lanuginosa is almost always A cutaneous sign of internal cancer.Keywords
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