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Hypertrichosis lanuginosa acquisita following cytotoxic chemotherapy
1Regional Radiotherapy Centre, Newcastle General Hospital, UK.
Clinical Oncology (Royal College of Radiologists (Great Britain))
|July 1, 1992
Abstract:
Hypertrichosis lanuginosa acquisita (HLA) refers to abnormal and excessive growth of fine downy hair. It is a rare condition which has been reported in association with both malignancy and certain drug therapy. We report three cases occurring after administration of cytotoxic chemotherapy for cancer. A possible relationship is discussed and previous literature reviewed.