Dictionary of Human Evolution and Biology

Dictionary of Human Evolution and Biology

Hypertrichosis, Congenital Generalized (CGH, HTC2)

Rare congenital condition characterized by an increase in the number of hair follicles in locations such as the face and upper body, resulting in profound hirsutism; has been called an atavism (a reactivated ancestral DNA sequence). The mutation is in an X-linked dominant gene, HTC2. Aka the wolf man syndrome. Related conditions include hypertrichosis universalis, and congenital generalized hypertrichosis with gingival hyperplasia.

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