An interesting coexistence of multifocal hypertrichosis and hirsutism in hypomelanosis of ito

An interesting coexistence of multifocal hypertrichosis and hirsutism in hypomelanosis of ito

Hypomelanosis of Ito (HOI) is a sporadic disorder characterized by naevoid hypomelanosis in association with neurological, musculoskeletal, and other systemic defects. Localized hypertrichosis has been reported in HOI, however, multifocal hypertrichosis along with hirsutism in HOI are rare. We repor...

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Main Authors: Vibhu Mendiratta, Anuja Yadav, Rashi Pagnti, Ram Chander
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2019-01-01
Series:Indian Dermatology Online Journal
Subjects:
Generalized hypertrichosis
hirsutism
hypomelanosis of Ito
Online Access:http://www.idoj.in/article.asp?issn=2229-5178;year=2019;volume=10;issue=3;spage=316;epage=318;aulast=Mendiratta
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Summary:Hypomelanosis of Ito (HOI) is a sporadic disorder characterized by naevoid hypomelanosis in association with neurological, musculoskeletal, and other systemic defects. Localized hypertrichosis has been reported in HOI, however, multifocal hypertrichosis along with hirsutism in HOI are rare. We report an interesting coexistence of multifocal hypertrichosis and hirsutism in a 7-year-old girl with HOI.
ISSN:2229-5178

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