An excessive hairiness in those parts of the body where terminal hair does not normally occur:

An excessive hairiness in those parts of the body where terminal hair does not normally occur:

• A. Hypertrichosis
• B. Albinism
• C. Hyperpigmentation
• D. Impetigo

Answer: (A)

Excessive hair growth in parts of the body where terminal hair does not normally occur is called hypertrichosis. Terminal hair is the thick, pigmented hair found in typical areas, while areas that usually have only fine vellus hair or little hair show this abnormal growth when hypertrichosis is present. This distinguishes it from other conditions: albinism involves a lack of pigment, hyperpigmentation involves darkened patches due to more pigment, and impetigo is a bacterial skin infection. So the described condition fits hypertrichosis.

Excessive hair growth in parts of the body where terminal hair does not normally occur is called hypertrichosis. Terminal hair is the thick, pigmented hair found in typical areas, while areas that usually have only fine vellus hair or little hair show this abnormal growth when hypertrichosis is present. This distinguishes it from other conditions: albinism involves a lack of pigment, hyperpigmentation involves darkened patches due to more pigment, and impetigo is a bacterial skin infection. So the described condition fits hypertrichosis.