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(L68.1) Acquired hypertrichosis lanuginosa
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13 096 in individuals diagnosis acquired hypertrichosis lanuginosa confirmed
3 301 deaths with diagnosis acquired hypertrichosis lanuginosa
25% mortality rate associated with the disease acquired hypertrichosis lanuginosa
Diagnosis acquired hypertrichosis lanuginosa is diagnosed Women are 95.72% more likely than Men
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Women receive the diagnosis acquired hypertrichosis lanuginosa
3 301 (25.8 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease acquired hypertrichosis lanuginosa - Men aged 0 and Women aged 15-19
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-1
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-5, 45-49, 55-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-1, 5-44, 50-54
Disease Features acquired hypertrichosis lanuginosa
Absence or low individual and public risk
Acquired hypertrichosis lanuginosa - what does this mean
Acquired hypertrichosis lanuginosa is a rare condition characterized by excessive hair growth on the face and body. it is caused by an underlying medical condition such as an endocrine disorder, a genetic disorder, or a drug reaction. it can also be caused by certain types of cancer, radiation therapy, or other medical treatments. the hair growth is usually symmetrical and can be either fine and downy (lanugo) or coarser (terminal hair).
What happens during the disease - acquired hypertrichosis lanuginosa
Acquired hypertrichosis lanuginosa is a rare condition in which individuals develop excessive, soft, and downy hair growth over areas of the body that are not normally hairy. it is thought to be caused by an abnormal reaction of the body to certain medications, such as phenytoin, or to an underlying medical condition, such as an autoimmune disorder or an endocrine disorder. in some cases, the cause is unknown. the abnormal hair growth is thought to be due to an increase in the number of hair follicles and/or an increase in the size of the hair follicles.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
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Treatment and Medical Assistance
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3 Days of Hospitalization Required
38 Hours Required for Outpatient Treatment
Acquired hypertrichosis lanuginosa - Prevention
Acquired hypertrichosis lanuginosa can be prevented by avoiding contact with individuals who have the condition, avoiding contact with animals that may carry the causative virus, and following good hygiene practices such as frequent handwashing. vaccines are also available for some of the viruses that can cause acquired hypertrichosis lanuginosa.