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What is the definition of Hypertrichosis Lanuginosa Congenita?
Hypertrichosis lanuginosa congenita is a congenital (present from birth) skin disease characterized by excessive lanugo (very fine, soft, unpigmented) hair covering the entire body, with the exception of the palms, soles, and mucous membranes. The hair can grow to be 3 to 5 cm in length. This condition appears to follow an autosomal dominant pattern of inheritance.
What are the alternative names for Hypertrichosis Lanuginosa Congenita?
  • Hypertrichosis lanuginosa congenita
  • CHL
  • Congenital hypertrichosis lanuginosa
  • Hypertrichosis lanuginosa universalis
  • Hypertrichosis universalis
Who are the top Hypertrichosis Lanuginosa Congenita Local Doctors?
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Dermatology
Experienced in Hypertrichosis Lanuginosa Congenita
Dermatology
225 E Chicago Ave, 
Chicago, IL 
Languages Spoken:
English, Polish, Spanish

Lacey Kruse is a Dermatologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Kruse is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypertrichosis Lanuginosa Congenita. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Multiple Nevi Flammei, Stork Bite, Linear Hamartoma Syndrome, and Vascular Birthmark.

Distinguished in Hypertrichosis Lanuginosa Congenita
Distinguished in Hypertrichosis Lanuginosa Congenita

Braddock Finnegan Helget Dermatology, P.C

7911 W Ctr Rd, 
Omaha, NE 
Languages Spoken:
English, Spanish
Accepting New Patients

Mary Finnegan is a Dermatologist in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Finnegan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypertrichosis Lanuginosa Congenita. Her top areas of expertise are Actinic Keratosis, Seborrheic Keratosis, Warts, and Kaposiform Hemangioendothelioma. Dr. Finnegan is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Distinguished in Hypertrichosis Lanuginosa Congenita
Distinguished in Hypertrichosis Lanuginosa Congenita

St James's Hospital

Dublin, L, IE 

Eimear Gilhooley practices in Dublin, Ireland. Ms. Gilhooley is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Hypertrichosis Lanuginosa Congenita. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertrichosis Lanuginosa Congenita, Ambras Syndrome, Hirsutism in Women, and Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE).

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center

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