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