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[Trichomegaly in HIV infection]
A Daneschfar1, C P Davis, R M Trüeb
1Dermatologische Klinik, Universität Zürich.
Schweizerische Medizinische Wochenschrift
|October 16, 1993
Summary
Acquired eyelash hypertrichosis, or trichomegaly, is increasingly seen in advanced Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection. This condition may serve as a clinical marker for assessing HIV disease severity.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Virology
- Immunology
Background:
- Eyelash hypertrichosis, termed trichomegaly, was initially observed in rare congenital syndromes.
- Acquired trichomegaly has recently been reported, particularly in individuals with advanced Human Immunodeficiency Virus type I (HIV-I) infection.