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Who does Hypertrichosis effect?
Hypertrichosis is a rare condition that causes excessive hair growth on the body. It can affect both men and women of all ages. In some cases, hypertrichosis may be present at birth or develop later in life.
How common or uncommon is Hypertrichosis?
Hypertrichosis is an extremely uncommon condition, only 50 people in the world currently live with it.
Which gene or chromosome is it found on or is affected by hypertrichosis?
There are several depending on the type. Congenital hypertrichosis lanuginosa may be caused by an inverse mutation on the 8q chromosome. Congenital generalized hypertrichosis has a dominant pattern of inheritance and has been linked to chromosome xq24-q27. Congenital generalized hypertrichosis terminalis is thought to be caused by genetic changes on chromosome 17. The gene MAP2K6 may be a factor contributing to this condition.
How does disorder affect the victim?
Any form disorder will affect the normal functioning of the body. The victim will not be able to do certain activities.
If Lanugo does not recede and persist its called?
hypertrichosis
What are the symptoms for hypertrichosis?
excessive hair growth
How many people have Hypertrichosis?
200 people
Which madicine for this hypertrycosis?
Minoxidil, a medicine for preventing hair loss, is thought to trigger acquired localized hypertrichosis. It is one and only way to medicaid from hypertrichosis.
What is involved in Hypertrichosis?
Hypertrichosis is what is called the werewolf disease. This was first found with a Mexican family where hair was growing from most of the hair follicles from the body, including the face.
What body system is affected with hypertrichosis?
The integumentary system
Are werewolves patients of hypertrichosis?
No! Werewolves are myths that people have their own views on, and what some people have put in books, TV shows and films. Hypertrichosis is a disease where hair growth on the body in an amount considered abnormal. And although extensive cases of hypertrichosis have been called werewolf syndrome it does not mean that they are werewolves.
How do you pronounce hypertrichosis?
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