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