Trichomegaly in a 3-Year-Old Girl with Alopecia Areata

In 2009, researchers reported a novel case of a 3-year-old girl who developed bilateral trichomegaly in conjunction with alopecia areata, a condition where excessive eyelash growth occurs. This case was unusual because trichomegaly typically arises as a side effect of certain medications or is associated with various acquired medical conditions such as HIV or systemic lupus erythematosus. However, the young patient was otherwise healthy, with only mild atopic dermatitis, and had not been exposed to any relevant medications or diagnosed with any congenital conditions known to cause trichomegaly. The researchers suggested that the co-occurrence of trichomegaly and alopecia areata without any significant health problems, congenital abnormalities, or medication use represented a new clinical finding.