Hypertrichosis lanuginosa congenita

Definition

Hypertrichosis lanuginosa congenita is a rare congenital skin disease characterized by the presence of 3 to 5cm long lanugo-type hair on the entire body, with the exception of palms, soles, and mucous membranes.

Also known as hypertrichosis lanuginosa congenita, hypertrichosis universalis — per MONDO

Also identified as

• MESH C538389 per MONDO
• OMIM 145700 per MONDO
• Orphanet 2222 per MONDO
• SCTID 201163007 per MONDO
• UMLS C0235864 per MONDO