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Familial isolated trichomegaly is a rare genetic hair anomaly characterized by a prolonged anagen phase of the eyelash hairs, leading to extreme eyelash growth that may result in corneal irritation. Increased growth of hair on other parts of the face (eyebrows, cheeks, forehead) and/or the body (chest, arms, legs) may be associated.
Estimated prevalence: <1 in 1,000,000 (VERY_RARE).
No clinical trials have been registered for familial isolated trichomegaly.
1 publication has been identified in PubMed for familial isolated trichomegaly. Research spans Other (100%).
Stelmachowska-Banaś M (2025). [PMID: 39878145](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39878145/). *J Clin Endocrinol Metab*. [Other]
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