Hypertrichosis cubiti (also known as "hairy elbow syndrome"
) is a
cutaneous condition
A skin condition, also known as cutaneous condition, is any medical condition that affects the integumentary system—the organ system that encloses the body and includes skin, nails, and related muscle and glands. The major function of thi ...
characterized by multiple terminal hairs on both elbows in children.
Causes
One known cause of hypertrichosis cubiti is
Wiedemann-Steiner syndrome.
Diagnosis
See also
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Hook nail
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List of cutaneous conditions
References
Conditions of the skin appendages
Syndromes
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