Hertoghe ’s Sign in Atopic Dermatitis

A 15-year-old boy presented to clinic due to concern over the loss of hair in both eyebrows. Over the past 6 months, his pre-existing atopic dermatitis had progressively flared, but he was not receiving treatment. In addition to severe facial and flexural eczema, he had prominent rarefaction of the lateral one-third of both eyebrows, a finding known as Hertoghe ’s sign (Figure, A).1 The patient denied eyebrow plucking or rubbing. Laboratory tests showed eosinophilia (1070 cells/mm3), normal thyroid function, and negative syphilis testing.
Source: The Journal of Pediatrics - Category: Pediatrics Authors: Tags: Rediscovering the Physical Exam Source Type: research