TLDR Malnutrition can cause unusual eyelash growth and hair loss.
The document reported a case of eyelash trichomegaly following diffuse hair loss associated with transient malnutrition. The patient experienced significant elongation of the eyelashes after a period of malnutrition, which also caused widespread hair loss. This case highlighted the potential for nutritional deficiencies to impact hair growth patterns, leading to unusual conditions such as trichomegaly. The authors emphasized the importance of considering nutritional status in patients presenting with hair growth abnormalities.
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May 2012 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The document concludes that eyelash trichomegaly, which is the abnormal growth of eyelashes, can be present from birth, caused by diseases, or result from certain medications.
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March 2009 in “Pediatric dermatology” A young girl developed unusually long eyelashes with a hair loss condition without other health issues or medication causes.
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August 2005 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A woman's eyelashes grew thicker and longer after taking topiramate, but returned to normal when she stopped the medication.
September 2023 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The document's conclusion cannot be provided because the content is not available.
August 2021 in “Oxford University Press eBooks” I'm sorry, but I need more information to provide a summary.
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September 2014 in “Cutaneous and ocular toxicology” Acitretin can cause eyebrow and eyelash hair loss.
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August 2012 in “Dermatology online journal” Using wigs, hairpieces, and sprays can help people with hair loss feel better about themselves.
