A vertical skinfold that runs from the upper eyelid to the side of the nose. These folds are normal in oriental races but uncommon in others, although babies may have a temporary fold that disappears. Such folds are present in people with down’s syndrome.
An epicanthic fold is a vertical stretch of skin that extends from the upper eyelid to the side of the nose. This trait is frequently found in East Asian individuals but is less common in other ethnicities, except in infants where they usually disappear as the nose develops. In Down’s syndrome, abnormal epicanthic folds may be present. Cosmetic surgery can be an option to remove these folds if desired.