Open AccessLocalized hypertrichosis at vaccination site
Author(s) -
Kavita Poonia,
Pragati Gogia,
Mala Bhalla
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
international journal of trichology (print)
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.494
H-Index - 22
eISSN - 0974-9241
pISSN - 0974-7753
DOI - 10.4103/ijt.ijt_94_17
Subject(s) - hypertrichosis , medicine , dermatology , hirsutism , androgen excess , erythema , pathology , obesity , insulin resistance , polycystic ovary
Hypertrichosis is described as an increased hair growth on any part or over whole body in comparison to persons of the same age, sex, and race which is independent of androgen excess. It may be localized and generalized or alternatively acquired and congenital forms. The acquired localized hypertrichosis has been associated with various causes including local trauma, chronic irritation, inflammation, occlusion by cast, and drugs. Here, we report a case of 2½-month-old healthy infant presenting with localized area of hypertrichosis over anterolateral aspect of the left thigh which was confined to the site of vaccination.