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What condition involves abnormal hair growth?

  1. Alopecia

  2. Canities

  3. Hypertrichosis

  4. Tinea

The correct answer is: Hypertrichosis

Hypertrichosis is a condition characterized by excessive and abnormal hair growth on the body. Alopecia (A) is the opposite, where there is hair loss or thinning of hair. Canities (B) is another term for gray hair and does not refer to abnormal hair growth. Tinea (D) is a fungal infection that can cause hair loss but is not specifically related to abnormal hair growth.