A Dennie-Morgan fold is probably caused by:

a. birth trauma.
b. high fever.
c. excess adipose tissue.
d. chronic rubbing.


D
Persons with chronic atopic or allergic conditions tend to rub the eyes sufficiently to cause an extra crease or pleat of skin below the eye, called the Dennie-Morgan fold.

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