What is a highly arched eyebrow?
While most eyebrows have some arch, with downturned ends, certain very highly arched eyebrows that may also grow together in the middle (unibrow), or flared eyebrows with an unusual “surprised” look can be markers for certain diseases or syndromes.
It may also be defined as the increased height of the central portion of the eyebrow, forming an inverted “u”.
Understanding hair-related symptoms and features.
Symptoms may affect multiple parts of the body. Understanding which part of the body a symptom affects, can help us to better understand the potential underlying causes of a symptom, including a rare disease or genetic syndrome.
Hair is a part of the integumentary system of the body, a system which includes not only hair but also skin and nails too. The integumentary system acts to protect our body from external threats or injury.
Generally, symptoms affecting the hair can be seen with the eye. Although diagnosing a hair related symptom may involve different tests and assessments, both subjective and objective.
Symptoms relating to the hair may affect hair on all parts of the body, including the scalp, torso, and face. They may also affect specific features of the face, including the eyebrows and eyelashes. When looking specifically at symptoms relating to the hair, other aspects such as the amount, distribution, thickness, texture, and color should also be taken into consideration. It is best to confer with a healthcare professional regarding the potential underlying causes of a hair-related symptom, as that may include a rare disease or genetic syndrome.
Symptoms relating to the joints may affect the ability of an individual to function and move normally.
What should I do next?
In some instances, a highly arched eyebrow may be one of the features of a rare disease or genetic syndrome. To find out if someone with a Highly Arched Eyebrow, may be due to a genetic syndrome, it is important to have a consultation and evaluation with a clinical genetic specialist. Specialists may also suggest specific genetic testing or other types of tests to help reach a diagnosis. FDNA’s AI technology can help speed up the diagnostic process by analyzing facial features and other health information.