Hypertrichosis is hair growth that is abnormal for the age, sex, or race of an individual, or for
a particular area of the body. Recognized forms of hypertrichosis are reviewed. Hirsutism …

Because of their crucial impact on our perception of beauty, eyelashes constitute a prime
target for the cosmetic industry. However, when compared with other hair shafts and the mini …

Background Hypertrichosis or alopecia of the eyelashes is associated with various diseases
or may be drug induced. Although neither increase nor loss of eyelashes is life threatening …

This chapter is a comprehensive review of potential causes of alopecia or hair overgrowth
that physicians may see in the paediatric population. It begins with an overview of the …

Eyelash trichomegaly is defined as eyelashes which are found to be of increased length,
thickness, and pigmentation. This unique finding can be present at birth as part of a variety …

Long eyelashes have been popularized and many commercially available products exist to
achieve eyelash growth as a desired cosmetic effect. Eyelash trichomegaly may be induced …

Eyebrows, eyelashes, and eyelids are cosmetically and functionally important periocular
landmarks that offer insights into a patient's emotional state. Several pathologies exist with …

Acquired trichomegaly of the eyelashes in HIV-infected patients usually appears at the late
stage of HIV infection. Eyelash length was measured in a series of 204 HIV patients, and no …

Acquired hypertrichosis lanuginosa is a rare cutaneous disorder usually associated with
internal malignancy that consists of the development of abnormal hair growth of the lanugo …

Report of a Case. A 35-year-old woman with hepatitis B underwent orthotopic heart
transplantation for congestive heart failure secondary to congenital heart defects …