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Dermatology  (Expert Forum)
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Accidental pulling out of eyelashes!
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center Brookline - MA
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Accidental pulling out of eyelashes!

by LeeN, Mar 05, 2001 12:00AM
Hi,  I accidentally pulled out part of my eyelashes while using an eyelash curler which slipped in my hand.  I would like to know how long it will take for them to grow back as I am now stuck with one eye and half a set of lashes.  Also will any damage be caused to my folicles if I continue wearing make-up on the rest of my eye and is it true that vaseline makes lashes grow quicker and stronger?

Thanks

by Alan Rockoff, MD, Mar 06, 2001 12:00AM
Should grow back in about 3 months.  Makeup won't cause damage.  Vaseline won't affect growth or thickness one way or the other.  (Watch that curler!)

Best.

Dr. Rockoff
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