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Hairy palms and soles
This condition is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner.
Specialty	Dermatology

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.

See also

• List of cutaneous conditions
• Masturbation, which an old wives' tale claims causes hairy palms

References

1. 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

• 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.

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