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Ambras type hypertrichosis universalis congenita

info · Skin · ICD-10: Q84.2

A hypertrichosis characterized by autosomal dominant inheritance of the presence of vellus-type hair on the entire body, especially on the face, ears and shoulders, with the exception of palms, soles, and mucous membranes that has_material_basis_in chromosomal

A hypertrichosis characterized by autosomal dominant inheritance of the presence of vellus-type hair on the entire body, especially on the face, ears and shoulders, with the exception of palms, soles, and mucous membranes that has_material_basis_in chromosomal abnormalities in the region 8q22.

Signs and symptoms

  • Congenital, generalized hypertrichosis

Also known as: Ambras syndrome; HTC1