Acquired Localized Hypertrichosis Induced by Internal Fixation and Plaster Cast Application.
- Author:
Hui Jun MA
1
;
Yang YANG
;
Hui Yong MA
;
Chi Yu JIA
;
Ting Hui LI
Author Information
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords: Casts; Hyperemia; Hypertrichosis; Internal fixators; Localized; Surgical
- MeSH: Calcium Sulfate; Casts, Surgical; Fractures, Closed; Friction; Hair; Hand; Hyperemia; Hypertrichosis; Inflammation; Internal Fixators; Skin
- From:Annals of Dermatology 2013;25(3):365-367
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
- Abstract: Hypertrichosis refers to increased vellus hair growth and is independent to androgen excess. The acquired localized hypertrichosis (ALH) is one of the typical hypertrichosis, which mainly results from chronic irritation, inflammation, friction, and occlusion by plaster of Paris. Here, we report a young boy who had ALH on his right hand following a closed fracture with internal fixation and plaster cast application. The case is unusual because the hairy area is limited to the operative region of internal fixation. We suggest that the local vascular changes and skin inflammation induced by internal fixation and plaster cast application may be associated with ALH.
