Allergic Facies: Characteristic Facial Features of Allergy

Allergic facies describes the constellation of facial features associated with chronic allergic conditions (e.g., allergic rhinitis, atopic dermatitis):

• Periorbital dark circles ("allergic shiners")
• Puffy eyelids
• Nasal crease (transverse line from frequent rubbing)
• Mouth breathing (due to nasal obstruction)
• Dennie-Morgan folds (extra skin folds below lower eyelids)

It is a descriptive term, not a diagnosis. Recognizing allergic facies prompts evaluation for atopy and appropriate management (antihistamines, intranasal steroids, allergen avoidance).