Korean J Dermatol.  1999 Feb;37(2):276-277.

A Case oo Rriction Alopecia on the Upper Eyelid

Abstract

Each eyelid contains two to three rows of lashes with a total of 100 to 150 lashes. The eyelashes form a first strong link in the protective chain of the eyelids, The partial loss of eyelashes is namely encountered by dermatologists. We describe a 31-year-old man with partial alopecia on the left upper eyelid due to chronic rubbing. We would like to call it "friction alopecia".

Keyword

Eyelashes; Frection alopecia

MeSH Terms

Adult
Alopecia*
Eyelashes
Eyelids*
Humans
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