2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L68.8Other hypertrichosis

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

• Hypertrichosis

  excessive hair growth at inappropriate locations, such as on the extremities, the head, and the back. it is caused by genetic or acquired factors, and is an androgen-independent process. this concept does not include hirsutism which is an androgen-dependent excess hair growth in women and children.

• Microstomia

  a congenital defect in which the mouth is unusually small. (dorland, 27th ed)

• Hirsutism

  a condition observed in women and children when there is excess coarse body hair of an adult male distribution pattern, such as facial and chest areas. it is the result of elevated androgens from the ovaries, the adrenal glands, or exogenous sources. the concept does not include hypertrichosis, which is an androgen-independent excessive hair growth.

• Grade 1 Hypertrichosis, CTCAE|Grade 1 Hypertrichosis

  increase in length, thickness or density of hair that the patient is either able to camouflage by periodic shaving or removal of hairs or is not concerned enough about the overgrowth to use any form of hair removal

• Grade 2 Hypertrichosis, CTCAE|Grade 2 Hypertrichosis

  increase in length, thickness or density of hair at least on the usual exposed areas of the body [face (not limited to beard/moustache area) plus/minus arms] that requires frequent shaving or use of destructive means of hair removal to camouflage; associated with psychosocial impact

• Hairy Nevus|Hair Nevus|Hairy nevus|Nevoid Hypertrichosis

  a usually benign congenital skin growth that is often pigmented and sometimes develop coarse surface hair. there is a lifetime risk of transformation to malignant melanoma which varies depending on the size of the lesion.

• HTC2 Gene|CGH|CXINSq27.1|Chromosome Xq27.1 Interchromosomal Insertion Syndrome Gene|HCG|HTC2|HTC2|Hypertrichosis 2 (Generalized, Congenital) Gene|Hypertrichosis, Congenital Generalized Gene|Hypertrichosis, Congenital Generalized, 2 Gene

  human htc2 gene is located within xq24-q27.1 and the size of this phenotypic locus is not reported. this gene region has no known protein product. palindrome-mediated interchromosomal insertion in this locus is associated with congenital generalized hypertrichosis.

• Hypertrichosis

  excessive hair growth anywhere on the body.

• Hypertrichosis, CTCAE|Hypertrichosis|Hypertrichosis

  a disorder characterized by hair density or length beyond the accepted limits of normal in a particular body region, for a particular age or race.

• Grade 1 Hirsutism, CTCAE|Grade 1 Hirsutism

  in women, increase in length, thickness or density of hair in a male distribution that the patient is able to camouflage by periodic shaving, bleaching, or removal of hair

• Grade 2 Hirsutism, CTCAE|Grade 2 Hirsutism

  in women, increase in length, thickness or density of hair in a male distribution that requires daily shaving or consistent destructive means of hair removal to camouflage; associated with psychosocial impact

• Hirsutism

  male-pattern hair growth on a female.

• Hirsutism, CTCAE|Hirsutism|Hirsutism

  a disorder characterized by the presence of excess hair growth in women in anatomic sites where growth is considered to be a secondary male characteristic and under androgen control (beard, moustache, chest, abdomen).

• Androgen-dependent Hirsutism|Androgen-dependent hirsutism

  hirsutism that arises from an excess of male hormones.

Hair Problems

The average person has 5 million hairs. Hair grows all over your body except on your lips, palms, and the soles of your feet. It takes about a month for healthy hair to grow half an inch. Most hairs grow for up to six years and then fall out. New hairs grow in their place.

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