Eyelash loss associated with hyperthyroidism.
OBJECTIVE
To describe a patient with eyelash loss as the presenting feature of hyperthyroidism.


METHODS
Case report.


RESULTS
A 19-year-old woman presented with right upper eyelid eyelash loss. Thyroid function studies confirmed hyperthyroidism. She subsequently lost further eyelashes and a patch of scalp hair. Once the hyperthyroidism was treated, the eyelashes and scalp hair regrew.


CONCLUSIONS
Eyelash loss may be an early sign of the hyperthyroid state.
Jordan
David R
DR
University of Ottawa Eye Institute, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. drjordan@magma.ca
Ahuja
Nina
N
Khouri
Lucie
L
D000328:Adult; D013956:Antithyroid Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005140:Eyelashes / Q000473:pathology*; D005141:Eyelid Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D005260:Female; D006201:Hair Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D006980:Hyperthyroidism / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D011441:Propylthiouracil / Q000627:therapeutic use
D013956:Antithyroid Agents; D011441:Propylthiouracil