madarosis
Sign in to saveMadarosis is a condition that results in the loss of eyelashes, and sometimes eyebrows. The term "madarosis" is derived from the ancient Greek "madaros", meaning "bald". Eyelashes are important in the prevention of bacteria and other foreign objects entering the eye. Some studies found that between 45 and 76 percent of patients with various types of leprosy had madarosis.
Clinical Trials
2 registered- PHASE3COMPLETEDStudy of Bimatoprost Gel on Eyelash GrowthDuke University · NCT01200251
- NARECRUITINGEffect of Cryotherapy in the Prevention of Madarosis Produced by Chemotherapy in Breast Cancer PatientsUniversity of Salamanca · NCT06955702
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Madarosis is a condition that results in the loss of eyelashes, and sometimes eyebrows. The term "madarosis" is derived from the ancient Greek "madaros", meaning "bald". Eyelashes are important in the prevention of bacteria and other foreign objects entering the eye. Some studies found that between 45 and 76 percent of patients with various types of leprosy had madarosis.
== Signs and symptoms == Madarosis is not a critical or severe condition. The main symptom and sign of madarosis is the loss of hair from the eyelids, eyebrows, or eyelashes. Many symptoms are from other diseases involved. Swollen, itchy, red, burning eyelids Loss of hair from other parts of the body, mainly the scalp Weight gain or palpitation if there is a thyroid problem
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