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Hypertrichose

Hypertrichosis

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Hypertrichose bezeichnet, auf Lokalisation, Alter, Geschlecht und ethnische Provenienz bezogen, übermäßiges, diffuses oder umschriebenes Haarwachstum, das nicht dem Verteilungsmuster der sekundären männlichen Geschlechtsbehaarung entspricht. Sie kann isoliert oder syndromatisch auftreten, mit weiteren kongenitalen Anomalien assoziiert sein oder auf eine innere Krankheit hinweisen. Zur richtigen nosologischen Einordnung sind Manifestationsalter, Haarart, Lokalisation und Behaarungsmuster, Begleitkrankheiten und Medikamente, evtl. assoziierte Anomalien und die Familienanamnese von Bedeutung. Wenngleich vermehrtes Haarwachstum meist eine untergeordnete medizinische Bedeutung hat, ist nicht zuletzt die individuelle psychosoziale Tragweite zu beachten. Aktive Maßnahmen zur Haarentfernung richten sich nach dem individuellen Leidensdruck. Es gibt keine einzelne Methode zur Entfernung unerwünschter Körperhaare, die für alle Patienten und Lokalisationen gleich geeignet ist. Die Therapiewahl hängt von Art, Ausdehnung und Stärke des Haarwuchses sowie von den Vorstellungen des Patienten ab und umfasst kosmetische Haarentfernungsmethoden sowie den Einsatz von Laser- und Blitzlampen.

Abstract

Hypertrichosis denotes growth of hair on any part of the body in excess of the amount usually present in persons of the same age, race, and sex, excluding androgen-dependent hair growth. Hypertrichosis may be an isolated finding or associated with a syndrome, be associated with additional congenital anomalies or a marker for systemic disease. In order to diagnose it accurately, the age of onset, type, localization and pattern of hair growth, associated disorders, medications and perhaps associated anomalies and family history should be considered. Even though hypertrichosis usually has limited medical significance, it often causes cosmetic embarrassment, often resulting in a significant emotional burden. Treatment options are available, though limited in terms of efficacy and patient satisfaction. No single method of hair removal is appropriate for all body locations and patients, and the one adopted will depend on the type, area, and amount of excessive hair growth, as well as on the age, sex, and personal preference of the patient. Patients with hypertrichosis should be adequately advised of the treatment modalities. These include cosmetic procedures (bleaching, trimming, shaving, plucking, waxing, chemical epilatories, electrosurgical epilation), and hair removal using light sources and lasers.

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Trüeb, R. Hypertrichose. Hautarzt 59, 325–338 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00105-008-1489-z

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