A novel finding of hair growth like vellus hairs on glabrous skin of distal phalanx of thumb in Vogt–Koyanagi–Harada disease: A case report
Year: 2026
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: RATIONALE: This report describes a rare integumentary finding - vellus-like hair growth on the glabrous palmar skin - in a patient with VKHD. To our knowledge, such a manifestation has not been previously documented. PATIENT CONCERNS: A 25-year-old woman presented with unusual hair growth on the radial and palmar surface of the distal thumb, emerging 2 years after the initial diagnosis of VKHD. DIAGNOSES: Previously diagnosed VKHD with recurrent episodes of auditory symptoms and rare occurrence of short, fine vellus-like hairs at a glabrous skin site. INTERVENTIONS: She was managed with low-dose oral prednisolone (5-10 mg/d), which alleviated auditory symptoms. Dermatology consultation confirmed the unusual hair growth pattern. OUTCOMES: The hair growth recurred twice within a span of 2 years, lasting 4 to 6 weeks each time, and did not recur thereafter. LESSONS: The presence of hair follicles or vellus-like hairs on glabrous skin is exceedingly rare. This observation expands the spectrum of integumentary manifestations associated with VKHD and warrants documentation for future reference.
Source: Medicine
Language: English
Subfield: Ophthalmology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $1,950
OpenAlex ID: W7141046839