Madarosis H02.71

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 18.12.2021

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Definition
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Loss of eyelashes (eyebrows) due to destructive processes at the lid margin, e.g. in leprosy lepromatosa, frontal fibrosing alopecia.

Therapy
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Treatment of the underlying disease. If necessary, attempt of operative plastic reconstruction in special facilities.

Literature
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  1. Draelos ZK et al (1992) Eyebrow loss, eyelash loss, and dermatochalasis. Dermatol Clin 10: 793-798
  2. Hata Y et al (1992) Eyelash reconstruction by means of strip skin grafting with vibrissae. Br J Plast Surg 45: 163-164

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Frontal fibrosing alopecia; Leprosy lepromatosa;

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Last updated on: 18.12.2021

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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