What is Hypertrichosis lanuginosa, acquired?
• Hypertrichosis lanuginosa, acquired: Excessive hair growth associated with certain cancers such as lymphoma or cancers involving the digestive system, bronchi, uterus, ovary or urinary tract. Metabolic disorders, certain drugs or anorexia nervosa may also cause the excessive hair growth. The excessive hair growth can occur on the face, neck, limbs and trunk. The hair growth may be patchy or cover most of the body and the hair is usually fine and pale. Ophanet, a consortium of European partners, currently defines a condition rare when it affects 1 person per 2,000. They list Hypertrichosis lanuginosa, acquired as a “rare disease”.
