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Hypertrichosis and algodystrophy: an hypothesis to explain this uncommon association
G M Kavanagh1, P Hollingworth, C T Kennedy
1Department of Dermatology, Bristol Royal Infirmary, U.K.
The British Journal of Dermatology
|June 1, 1994
Summary
This study documents hypertrichosis, or excessive hair growth, as a skin manifestation in algodystrophy (also known as complex regional pain syndrome). The findings suggest a potential mechanism linking this rare association.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Rheumatology
- Pain Medicine
Background:
- Algodystrophy, or complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), is characterized by various skin changes.
- The co-occurrence of hypertrichosis with algodystrophy is infrequently documented in medical literature.
Observation:
- A patient developed algodystrophy following mild inflammatory arthritis.
- This patient presented with multiple dermatological symptoms, notably including hypertrichosis.
Findings:
- The case highlights a potential, though poorly understood, association between algodystrophy and hypertrichosis.
- A proposed mechanism is presented to elucidate this specific clinical presentation.
Implications:
- This case expands the known spectrum of skin manifestations in algodystrophy.
- Further research may clarify the pathophysiology linking CRPS and hypertrichosis.