Congenital hypertrichosis lanuginosa: neonatal shaving.

Inherited hypertrichoses

“…This syndrome has received multiple denominations, including congenital hypertrichosis universalis, hypertrichosis universalis, hypertrichosis lanuginosa, congenital hypertrichosis lanuginosa, and hypertrichosis lanuginosa universalis. This may reflect the lack of information on reported cases, or may represent the inclusion of different types of hypertrichosis in this entity (3, 18).…”

Childhood hypertrichosis: diagnosis and management.

“…Congenital hypertrichosis universalis is a very rare genetic condition in which the whole body is covered by excessive fine, light coloured hair that can reach a considerable length.8 9 The condition was erroneously thought to be associated with increased mortality because the first reported case of leprechaunism was described (and subsequently cited) as congenital hypertrichosis universalis.10-15 To confuse matters further, the terms congenital hypertrichosis universalis, congenital hypertrichosis lanuginosa, and hypertrichosis lanuginosa have been used synonymously, 9 11 12 14 [16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23] although they cover three different clinical entities. The three subtypes are believed to result from mutation of an autosomal dominant gene, but differ with regard to the persistence and pattern of hypertrichosis, and the associated anomalies.…”

“…In an excessively hairy newborn early removal of hair may be necessary because of difficulties the family may have in accepting the child, leading to social isolation.21 23 24 Removal of hair is also needed to allow cleaning of the nappy area. 22 There are several ways of removing hair. Chemical depilatories are effective but repeated use leads to irritation of the skin and may cause contact dermatitis.…”

Hair removal with the long-pulse alexandrite and long-pulse Nd:YAG lasers is safe and well tolerated in children

“…2 Children may also have conditions resulting in excess hair, such as localized hypertrichosis, generalized hypertrichosis and hirsutism. 4 Other depilatory methods include trimming, plucking, bleaching and waxing. 4 Other depilatory methods include trimming, plucking, bleaching and waxing.…”