Hypertrichosis in children after immobilization with plaster of Paris

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Background : humans have three different types of hair.

Hair growth is a complex process that requires a rich supply of oxygen and nutrients provided by the capillaries that supply the active base of the hair.

Objective : to present abnormal growth of hair post prolong immobilization with plaster of Paris.

Material and methods : this report is a case series study carried out in Mosul teaching hospital, during the period between (30 Jan 1999-30 Sep 2011).

The total number of patients treated for developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) were 213 patients treated by open reduction), immobilized by plaster of Paris for a period (8-16 weeks).

Age ranged between (12-48 months) with mean (24.6 months).

Females were 164 (77 %) and 49 (23 %) were males.

Results : patients followed post operatively, abnormal hair growth at the lower limbs was noticed, and hair changes were disappeared completely within 4-6 months.

Conclusion : hypertrichosis is transient, physicians should be aware of its benign nature as it relates to cast immobilization.