Loss of eyelashes

What it means

This term refers to the loss of eyelashes that were previously present.

Common causes of loss of eyelashes include inflammation, autoimmunity, tumors,endocrine disorders, drugs and medications, and a number of congenital conditions.

Rare diseases that can present with this9

The range is how often this sign appears among people diagnosed with each disease — it is not a probability of having any of them. Many of these signs also occur in common, non-rare conditions. A sign on this page is a conversation to have with a clinician, not a conclusion.

Part of the broader category

Also called: Ciliary Madarosis · Milphosis · Missing eyelashes