10 Hypertrichosis Symptoms
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Birthmark
A specific type of onset birthmark, known medically as Becker nevus, can be associated with hypertrichosis. It may also be known as Becker melanosis. The birthmark appears later on in life, and it only affects men.
The condition is caused by a combination of the upper layers of skin, pigment cells and hair follicles growing too large. After puberty, it can appear as a darker, hairy patch of skin. Laser therapies are among the treatment options for this type of birthmark.3‘Becker Naevus.’ DermNet NZ, dermnetnz.org/topics/becker-naevus/
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