Vocabulary
Causes
Effects and treatments
Hair
Miscellaneous
100
What is a chromosome?
A chromosome is a thread-like structure containing deoxyribonucleic acid, also known as DNA.
100
What are the two subtypes of generalized and localized hypertrichosis?
Congenital and acquired.
100
What is the most common symptom of hypertrichosis?
Excessive hair growth is the most common symptom.
100
What are the names of the three types of hair involved in hypertrichosis?
Lanugo, vellus, and terminal hairs.
100
What is hypertrichosis also known as?
Hypertrichosis is also known as werewolf syndrome.
200
What is an autosome?
Autosomes are chromosomes that relate to the body.
200
How does a gene mutation occur?
Gene mutations occur when chromosomes are changed.
200
TRUE or FALSE: Each drugs produces hypertrichosis at different rates and areas of the body.
True.
200
What does hypertrichosis have to be distinguished from during evaluation?
Hypertrichosis must be distinguished from hirsutism.
200
What are the two ways hypertrichosis is classified?
It is classified by the age acquired and the area where hair grows.
300
What is the difference between localized and generalized hair growth?
Generalized means that hair growth occurs over the entire body and localized is limited to a certain area.
300
What chromosome is hypertrichosis linked to?
Chromosome x24-q27.1 has been linked to hypertrichosis.
300
What percent of patients treated with cyclosporine develop hypertrichosis?
60% of patients develop hair on their bodies after taking it.
300
Who is affected by hirsutism?
Women and children show hirsutism because of extra androgen.
300
How many people are estimated to have hypertrichosis?
Less than 100 people.
400
What is acquired hypertrichosis?
Acquired hypertrichosis is caused by drugs or underlying abnormalities.
400
What are the three drugs that cause hypertrichosis?
Phenytoin, cyclosporine, and minoxidil are the three drugs.
400
TRUE of FALSE: There medical treatments currently available for hypertrichosis.
False.
400
What are disadvantages of hair removal techniques?
Disadvantages include the length and number of treatments and also side effects.
400
What is a syndrome?
A syndrome is a group of characteristic that occur together.
500
Bonus: Pathology is the study of what?
Pathology is the study of diseases. More specifically, the causes, natures, and effects.
500
What is another cause of congenital hypertrichosis?
Another cause is an X-dominant inheritance.
500
What are some examples of cosmetic treatments used to lower the amount of hair?
Shaving, plucking, waxing, electrolysis, and laser treatment.
500
What method of hair removal was used in the video?
Laser application was used to achieve results.
500
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