An unusual case of hirsutism

The manifestations include a bullous dermatosis on sun-exposed areas, poikilodermatous scarred areas dotted with milia, hyperpigmentation, facial hypertrichosis, and often biochemical evidence of liver disease. 1, 2 Alcohol and oestrogens are known to be important precipitating agents.

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Published in:Postgraduate medical journal 2004-07, Vol.80 (945), p.430-430
Main Authors: Maheux, P, Ste-Marie, L-G, Matte, R
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Biological and medical sciences
Blister - etiology
Female
General aspects
Gynecology. Andrology. Obstetrics
Hand
hirsutism
Hirsutism - complications
HIV
HIV Seropositivity
Human immunodeficiency virus
Humans
Images in Medicine
Medical sciences
porphyria
Porphyria Cutanea Tarda - complications
Puberal and climacteric disorders (male and female)
Seasons
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Summary:The manifestations include a bullous dermatosis on sun-exposed areas, poikilodermatous scarred areas dotted with milia, hyperpigmentation, facial hypertrichosis, and often biochemical evidence of liver disease. 1, 2 Alcohol and oestrogens are known to be important precipitating agents.
ISSN:0032-5473
1469-0756
DOI:10.1136/pgmj.2003.017350