# Hypertrichosis Cubiti Presenting in a Female Child: A Case Report

## TL;DR

A six-year-old girl with a sacral cleft developed unusual hair growth around her elbows, which was managed with common hair removal methods.

## Contribution

This paper presents a rare case of hypertrichosis cubiti in a pediatric patient with a sacral cleft.

## Key findings

- Hypertrichosis cubiti was observed in a six-year-old female with a sacral cleft.
- Terminal hair growth around the elbows was managed using depilatory creams and shaving.
- The patient showed no other health abnormalities apart from the sacral cleft.

## Abstract

Hypertrichosis cubiti is a rare form of unusual hair growth in the arms around the elbow area. Here, we report a case of hypertrichosis cubiti in a six-year-old female child with a sacral cleft, otherwise of normal health. Specifically, terminal hair growth was observed in this case. The excessive hair growth often poses aesthetic concerns for patients and can be treated to avoid emotional distress regarding physical appearance. Management of the condition typically involves common hair removal techniques, and over-the-counter depilatory creams and shaving were used to treat this case.