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Familial isolated trichomegaly

ORPHA:411788· ICD-10 Q84.2

Definition

Familial isolated trichomegaly is a rare genetic hair anomaly characterized by a prolonged anagen phase of the eyelash hairs, leading to extreme eyelash growth that may result in corneal irritation. Increased growth of hair on other parts of the face (eyebrows, cheeks, forehead) and/or the body (chest, arms, legs) may be associated.

Prevalence
<1 / 1 000 000
Inheritance
Autosomal recessive
Age of onset
Neonatal