A hairy development in hypertrichosis: a brief review of Ambras syndrome

Ambras syndrome was described less than 20 years ago. The initial report focused on the subtle, but important distinguishing characteristics that separate this from other forms of congenital hypertrichosis. This review, we examine this fascinating syndrome, and the current scientific perspectives in discussion. This review will help increase and expand our knowledge base of this uncommon syndrome, and should encourage future dermatologic analysis and reports on Ambras syndrome.