Hairy palms and soles are both a type of cutaneous condition characterized by a hereditary hypertrichosis affecting the palms and soles. This condition is inherited in an autosomal dominant fashion.[1]
| Hairy palms and soles | |
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| This condition is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner. | |
| Specialty | Dermatology |
See also edit
- List of cutaneous conditions
- Masturbation, which an old wives' tale claims causes hairy palms
References edit
- ^ Rapini, Ronald P.; Bolognia, Jean L.; Jorizzo, Joseph L. (2007). Dermatology: 2-Volume Set. St. Louis: Mosby. ISBN 978-1-4160-2999-1.
Further reading edit
- Jackson, Charles E. (1975-09-01). "Hairy Cutaneous Malformations of Palms and Soles: A Hereditary Condition". Archives of Dermatology. 111 (9): 1146. doi:10.1001/archderm.1975.01630210062005. ISSN 0003-987X.