Trichiasis H02.0
Synonym(s)
Eyelash curling; Eyelash rubbing; trichiasis oculi
Definition
This section has been translated automatically.
Inversion of the eyelashes, e.g. by entropion with rubbing of the eyelashes on the cornea and the danger of the formation of a corneal ulcer.
Clinic
This section has been translated automatically.
The danger of triachiasis is mainly observed in itching chronic eyelid eczema (especially in atopic eyelid eczema). This danger also exists with scarring pemphigoid (see below pemphigoid, scarring).
Therapy
This section has been translated automatically.
Operational. Eradication of the eyelashes including the hair roots.
Recommended articles
Disclaimer
Please ask your physician for a reliable diagnosis. This website is only meant as a reference.
.jpg){kind=small}
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer
