Table 1. Causes of trichomegaly
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Idiopathic |
Sporadic Congenital Familial |
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Autoimmune disorders |
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) Dermatomyositis |
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Medications |
Minoxidil Diazoxide Latanoprost Bimatoprost Cyclosporine Tacrolimus Phenytoin Topiramate Zidovudine Streptomycin Steroids Interferon alpha Psoralen Penicillamine Benoxaprofen |
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Infections |
HIV type 1 |
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Inflammatory Conditions |
Trachoma Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis Uveitis Porphyria |
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Endocrine disorders and Hormonal imbalances |
Hypothyroidism Anorexia Nervosa Pregnancy Malnutrition |
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Paraneoplastic |
Acquired hypertrichosis lanuginosa |