Hypertrichosis
Subject
Subject Source: Medical Subject Headings
Scope Note: Notes = Excessive hair growth at inappropriate locations, such as on the extremities, the head, and the back. It is caused by genetic or acquired factors, and is an androgen-independent process. This concept does not include HIRSUTISM which is an androgen-dependent excess hair growth in WOMEN and CHILDREN.,Created For = LHSA-Dott
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
PR3.771, 1942
Item
Identifier: LHB40 CC/2/PR3.771
Scope and Contents
Typed case summary and correspondence relating to male company sergeant major fromGreat Britain (excluding Scotland) aged 39 at first examination in1942 Conditions mentioned include: hypothalmic encephalitis incidental to glandular fever; headache; hypertrichosis; insomnia; and depression. Nonsurgical treatment given. Patient discharged.
Dates:
1942
PR1.1401, 1937-1947
Item
Identifier: LHB1 CC/20/PR1.1401
Scope and Contents
Typed case summary, correspondence, charts and black-and-white photographs relating to female patient from Edinburgh and the Lothians aged 37 at first examination in 1937. Conditions mentioned include: headaches; eye pain; hair on face; prominent nose and chin; acromegaly; cyanosis; hypertrichosis; hemianopia; and pituitary tumour. Nonsurgical treatment given. Patient discharged.
Dates:
1937-1947