An 80-year-old male had progressive asymptomatic hair growth on both forearms for three months. He had a personal history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and Alzheimer’s disease with severe cognitive impairment, with no family or dermatological history. The patient denied sun exposure, infection, trauma, bites, or contact with chemicals, but he started taking oral rivastigmine (3 mg every 12 hours) one month prior to the clinical presentation of hypertrichosis. The patient denied taking other drugs.
Image is attached for reference. What can be the diagnosis for the patient? *This case is from the Editorial team of Docplexus and is meant for educative purposes only. The answer is posted in the comment section below!
