Acquired trichomegaly of the eyelashes: a cutaneous marker of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome.

Kaplan, M H; Sadick, N S; Talmor, M · J Am Acad Dermatol · 1991

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Acquired trichomegaly of the eyelashes was found in seven patients infected with human immunodeficiency virus type 1. These patients had advanced infection with severe T-helper cell depletion, high levels of p24 antigenemia, and inability to tolerate zidovudine therapy. Control of infection with other antiretroviral agents caused the trichomegaly to regress. Acquired trichomegaly may be a useful clinical marker for assessment of severity of infection.

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