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Hypertrichosis due to primary hypothyroidism.

S R Stern, C J Kelnar

    Archives of Disease in Childhood
    |August 1, 1985
    PubMed
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    This case report highlights a 10-year-old girl whose hypertrichosis (excessive hair growth) resolved with thyroid hormone replacement therapy for primary hypothyroidism. It underscores the importance of considering hypothyroidism in children presenting with abnormal hair growth.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Endocrinology
    • Dermatology
    • Internal Medicine

    Background:

    • Primary hypothyroidism is a common endocrine disorder in children, potentially leading to various clinical manifestations.
    • Abnormal hair growth, or hypertrichosis, can be a presenting symptom of underlying medical conditions.
    • The association between hypothyroidism and dermatological changes, including hair abnormalities, is well-documented.

    Observation:

    • A 10-year-old female patient presented with hypertrichosis.
    • The patient was diagnosed with primary hypothyroidism.
    • The hypertrichosis was observed to be associated with the untreated hypothyroidism.

    Findings:

    • Replacement treatment with thyroxine (thyroid hormone) was initiated for the patient's hypothyroidism.

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  • Following six months of consistent thyroxine replacement therapy, the patient's hypertrichosis completely resolved.
  • This resolution directly links the abnormal hair growth to the underlying thyroid deficiency.

    • Implications:

    • This case emphasizes the significance of considering hypothyroidism in the differential diagnosis of pediatric hypertrichosis.
    • Early diagnosis and treatment of hypothyroidism can lead to the resolution of associated symptoms like abnormal hair growth.
    • Pediatricians and endocrinologists should be vigilant for endocrine causes of dermatological symptoms in children.