Dennie-Morgan fold (Atopic pleat)

Dennie-Morgan fold is also known as Dennie-Morgan line, Dennie line and Atopic pleat
It is a transverse fold seen below the lower eyelid (giving the appearance of a double infraorbital fold) in patients with atopic dermatitis
It is usually present at or soon after birth
It starts below the medial end of the lower lid and extends obliquely laterally and downwards

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