Impact and Management of Loss of Eyebrows and Eyelashes

May 2023 in “ Dermatology and therapy ”

Michela Starace, Stephano Cedirian, Aurora Alessandrini, Francesca Bruni, Federico Quadrelli, Daniel Fernandes Melo, Tatiana Silyuk, А. G. Doroshkevich, Bianca Maria Piraccini, Matilde Iorizzo

madarosis eyebrow loss eyelash loss diagnosis treatment options

TLDR The document concludes that identifying the cause of eyebrow and eyelash loss is key to treating it and improving quality of life.

The document discusses the importance of eyelashes and eyebrows, highlighting their protective role for the eyes and their contribution to facial expression. It acknowledges that the loss of these hairs, known as madarosis, can significantly affect a person's quality of life both functionally and psychologically. The paper emphasizes the necessity of determining the cause of madarosis to provide effective treatment and aims to offer a practical guide for managing the most common causes of this condition. The summary suggests that the document provides detailed information on diagnosis and treatment options for those experiencing loss of eyebrows and eyelashes, with the goal of improving patient care in these cases.

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6 citations , October 2022 in “American journal of clinical dermatology”

The review shows how to properly diagnose and treat the loss of eyebrow and eyelash hair.

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The Italian guidelines offer advice for diagnosing and treating alopecia areata based on expert opinion and limited clinical trial evidence.

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research Topical Tofacitinib Solution for the Treatment of Alopecia Areata Affecting Eyelashes

24 citations , November 2018 in “JAAD Case Reports”

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49 citations , August 2018 in “International Journal of Dermatology”

Topical JAK inhibitors may help treat alopecia universalis by promoting hair regrowth.

research Madarosis: A Qualitative Study to Assess Perceptions and Experience of Australian Patients with Early Breast Cancer Treated with Taxane-Based Chemotherapy

11 citations , August 2017 in “Supportive care in cancer”

Madarosis (eyebrow and eyelash loss) significantly affects quality of life for breast cancer patients on taxane-based chemotherapy.

research Bimatoprost for the Treatment of Eyelash, Eyebrow, and Scalp Alopecia

38 citations , March 2017 in “Expert Opinion on Investigational Drugs”

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research Latanoprost in the Treatment of Eyelash Alopecia in Alopecia Areata Universalis

50 citations , April 2010 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”

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research Alopecia Areata Update

244 citations , February 2010 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”

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research Bimatoprost in the Treatment of Eyelash Universalis Alopecia Areata

37 citations , January 2010 in “International Journal of Trichology”

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research Isolated Eyebrow And Eyelash Trichotillomania Mimicking Alopecia Areata

27 citations , February 2006 in “International Journal of Dermatology”

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research Lack of Efficacy of Topical Latanoprost in the Treatment of Eyebrow Alopecia Areata

36 citations , December 2005 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

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