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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
any connection???
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
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any connection???
by lon32, Dec 12, 1999 12:00AM
Three years ago when I quit smoking, I started gaining weight. In an effort to control the weight gain, I went on a strict diet, which I maintained until recently. I practically cut out fat from my diet. (And it did nothing to help weight loss) Anyway, I started noticing that my eyelashes were thinning dramatically. I didn't think there was a connection until recently, when I heard an author talking on the radio about the effects of a low fat/no fat diet. He said that one of the consequences is hair loss. So I am thinking, would that also apply to eyelashes??? If I resume my normal diet, will they grow back?
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Dec 13, 1999 12:00AM
, Dec 13, 1999 12:00AM
Lon:
Sudden weight loss can produce hair shedding which is impressive but temporary. I know of no association with eyelash loss, though. Other possibilities include alopecia, a patchy hair loss condition, and a habit of pulling the hairs out. I don't know whether either of these makes any sense in your case.
My advice is to see a dermatologist to clarify the diagnosis.
Best.
Dr. R
Sudden weight loss can produce hair shedding which is impressive but temporary. I know of no association with eyelash loss, though. Other possibilities include alopecia, a patchy hair loss condition, and a habit of pulling the hairs out. I don't know whether either of these makes any sense in your case.
My advice is to see a dermatologist to clarify the diagnosis.
Best.
Dr. R
