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- Title
Madarosis: A dermatological marker.
- Authors
Sachdeva, Silonie; Prasher, Pawan
- Abstract
The article focuses on the various causes of madarosis. It is derived from the ancient Greek word "madaros" which means bald. It is also identified as hair loss of the eyebrows or loss of eyelashes. Moreover, madarosis may be the presenting sign of many systemic diseases and warrants detailed systemic examination and in some cases, consultation with an internist or endocrinologist for further management.
- Subjects
BALDNESS; HAIR diseases; SKIN abnormalities; MEDICAL research; ETIOLOGY of diseases; PATHOLOGY
- Publication
Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology, 2008, Vol 74, Issue 1, p74
- ISSN
0378-6323
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.4103/0378-6323.38426