Eyelash length for the diagnosis of atopic dermatitis and ichthyosis vulgaris in children —a case control study

Conclusion: Thus, long eyelashes may act as surrogate marker of severe AD and serve as a cutaneous marker of IV patients.What is Known:•Among acquired causes, allergic diseases and atopic dermatitis have been found to be associated with eyelash trichomegaly especially in children.What is New:•The severity of atopic dermatitis, i.e.,SCORAD of  >  50, hyperlinearity of palms and soles, and high IgE levels significantly correlate with the long eyelashes; thus, long eyelashes may act as surrogate marker of severe atopic dermatitis.•It may also serve as a cutaneous marker of ichthyosis vulgaris especially in male patients and patients with palmoplantar hyperlinearity.
Source: European Journal of Pediatrics - Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research