👉 Brachyphalangia is a term used in medicine to describe the condition where the skin and hair on the arms and legs are so short that they appear to be "brachy" (short) or "phantalous," as if they were made from bristles. This condition can affect both men and women, and it's usually caused by genetic factors or hormonal imbalances. It is not a normal part of an individual's body structure, but rather an abnormality due to