10 Hypertrichosis Symptoms
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Hairy Palms and Soles
Usually, individuals do not have hair follicles on the soles of the feet or the palms of the hand. Special proteins block the production of hair follicles in these areas, and so there is typically no hair growth.
Hairy palms and soles can be a sign of hypertrichosis. Rarely, people can have an inherited gene mutation that causes hair follicles to develop in abnormal parts of the body. Hypertrichosis on the soles and palms is typically accompanied by tough skin.
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