Eyelash Trichomegaly: Unusual Feature Associated With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Patient
August 2022
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Case reports in medicine
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Studysummary This case report describes a 19-year-old female with systemic lupus erythematosus who exhibited eyelash trichomegaly, a rare disorder involving changes in eyelash characteristics, alongside diffuse alopecia.
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The document reports a rare case of eyelash trichomegaly, a disorder characterized by changes in eyelashes' length, color, thickness, or curling, in a 19-year-old female patient. This patient, who also had diffused alopecia, was diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Eyelash trichomegaly can be associated with various conditions, including HIV infection, congenital anomalies like oculocutaneous albinism or Oliver-McFarlane syndrome, certain medications, or it may be an isolated congenital trait. The association between eyelash trichomegaly and SLE in this patient is highlighted as an unusual feature.
