Madarosis is a condition derived from a Greek word “madao” which means fall off. In this disorder, we have loss of eyelashes and even eyebrows, which are important in the prevention of bacterial and other foreign body or objects entering the eye. In the majority of cases, the most important cause of madarosis is leprosy.
Madarosis is not a critical condition. However, the main problem is cosmetic besides one gets Swollen and itchiness and burning of eyelids Loss of hair from other parts of body mainly scalp Weight gain and palpitations if there is thyroid disease Causes are as follows Ophthalmological ANT blepharitis due to staphylococcal or seborrhoeic blepharitis Post blepharitis due to meibomian gland inflammation Dermatological cause Alopecic dermatitis Seborrhoeic dermatitis Psoriasis affecting the eyelids Acne rosacea Cutaneous sarcoidosis Follicular mucinosis Nutritional…
