History A 24-year-old woman with type VI skin reports an excess of facial hair and the development of hair over her chest. Her sister and mother are similarly affected, but more mildly. She has become increasingly embarrassed by the problem and consequently has become isolated. She takes no medication and is systemically well. Examination She has increased hair growth over the lateral borders of her face, chin and submental regions.
Her mid-anterior chest has central dark terminal hairs which extend to the periareolar regions. What is the diagnosis and underlying causes of this condition? *This image-based case is from Docplexus Editorial Team for educative purposes only. Source: 100 Cases in Dermatology The answers are posted in the comment section Click here!
