Acquired hypertrichosis lanuginosa is commonly present with cancer.

Hypertrichosis lanuginosa Acquired hypertrichosis lanuginosa is characterized by rapid growth of lanugo hair, particularly on the face.

In some cases, paraneoplastic acanthosis nigricans (35% of patients), Florid cutaneous papillomatosis, Ichthyosis acquisita (Acquired hypertrichosis lanuginosa), Cowden syndrome, Tylosis, Acrokeratosis paraneoplastica of Bazex and Tripe palms accompanies the sign of Leser-Trélat.