What Causes Absence Of Eyebrows In A Toddler?

Posted on Mon, 17 Nov 2014

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Question : My three year old male still doesn't have eyebrows. Should I start to worry?

Answered by Dr. Moumita Chakraborty,MD (-4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Ruling out Chromosomal issues would be a first step

Detailed Answer:
Hello Mam,

Welcome to Healthcare Magic.

I understand your concern.Absent eyebrows ,eyelashes and scalp hair would have made me diagnose other disease but since you have mentioned isloated loss of eyebrows,I would definitely suggest you to see a physician and get evaluated for the same.

This is because many times lot of chromosomal defects are associated with it along with other symptoms which you might not be able to discover now.I would suggest you to rule out all other chromosomal diseases and start treating him accordingly from now itself.

I hope i made myself clear and could answer your query.Feel free to ask more.
Dr.Moumita XXXXXXX

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Moumita Chakraborty,MD (24 minutes later)

is eds one of these possible issues?

Answered by Dr. Moumita Chakraborty,MD (53 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Negligible chances of EDS

Detailed Answer:
Hello mam,

Welcome back

If by EDS you mean Ehler's Danlos Syndrome, then i would say absent eyebrows were never a symptom of it.

EDS is a disease of abnormal collagen,which causes symptoms like Back pain
Double-jointedness,bruised, and stretchy skin, scarring and poor wound healing,
flat feet,very soft and velvety skin and a lot more.

Hope i have clarified.If you have no further clarifications,please rate this answer and close this discussion.Thank You!

Dr.Moumita Chakraborty

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj