Hyperterhidosis

Hypertrichosis (syn: hairiness) - excessive hair growth, not characteristic of this area of ​​the skin, not corresponding to sex and age. Clinically distinguish congenital (general and limited) and acquired forms of hypertrichosis. The congenital form of general hypertrichosis, in which the entire surface of the skin is covered with long wavy hair, is a very rare anomaly that progresses to the period of puberty.

In congenital limited form of hypertrichosis, in some cases, excessive hair growth is observed on pigmented skin in the form of so-called striped pigmentary birthmarks, in others - on normally pigmented skin, usually in the sacrum (the so-called fascian bundle). Acquired form of hypertrichosis may occur in the areas of prolonged skin irritation (rubbing ointments, plaster bandages), in patients with tuberculosis, osteomyelitis. Sometimes girls in the puberty period or women in menopause begin to have increased hair growth on the face, above the upper lip. In the pathogenesis of the acquired form of hypertrichosis, the main role is played by changes in the neuroendocrine system.

Congenital common form of hypertrichosis is not treatable; With limited form, surgical intervention is sometimes possible. With hypertrichosis, due to endocrine disorders, the main disease is treated. In most cases, hypertrichosis is carried out only by local treatment - the destruction of hair follicles with diathermocoagulation. For cosmetic purposes, hair decolorization, hair removal is applied.