HYPERTRICHIASIS Meaning and
Definition
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Hypertrichiasis is a medical condition characterized by excessive hair growth on the body or in specific areas, beyond the normal growth pattern or density for an individual's age, sex, and ethnicity. This condition results in an abnormal increase in hair length, thickness, or quantity, leading to a denser and more noticeable hair coverage than typically observed.
There are two main types of hypertrichiasis: generalized and localized. Generalized hypertrichiasis refers to hair growth occurring all over the body, including areas that are typically hairless, such as the face, ears, and palms. Localized hypertrichiasis, on the other hand, is limited to a specific area or areas of the body, such as the back, arms, or legs.
Hypertrichiasis can be classified as either congenital (present at birth) or acquired (developing later in life). Congenital hypertrichiasis is extremely rare and usually inherited, while acquired hypertrichiasis can result from factors such as hormonal imbalances, certain medications, or underlying medical conditions.
Although hypertrichiasis itself is not harmful, it can cause emotional distress and self-esteem issues for those affected, especially if it deviates significantly from societal norms. Treatment options for hypertrichiasis include hair removal methods like shaving, waxing, plucking, or using hair removal creams. Medical interventions such as laser therapy, electrolysis, or hormone therapy may also be employed to manage excessive hair growth in more severe cases.
Common Misspellings for HYPERTRICHIASIS
- hypertrichiosis
- hypertrichosis
- gypertrichiasis
- bypertrichiasis
- nypertrichiasis
- jypertrichiasis
- uypertrichiasis
- yypertrichiasis
- htpertrichiasis
- hgpertrichiasis
- hhpertrichiasis
- hupertrichiasis
- h7pertrichiasis
- h6pertrichiasis
- hyoertrichiasis
- hylertrichiasis
- hy-ertrichiasis
- hy0ertrichiasis
- hypwrtrichiasis
- hypsrtrichiasis
Etymology of HYPERTRICHIASIS
The word "hypertrichiasis" is derived from the combination of two Greek roots: "hyper", meaning excessive or beyond, and "thrix" or "trichos", meaning hair. Therefore, "hypertrichiasis" refers to a condition characterized by excessive growth of hair on the body.
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