losing my eyelashes

[kimc224]

ive been noticing for sometime now that my eyelashes that once were full on long, now look like i have trimed them. One eye has more than the other. Why?

[mummy2girls159]

my daughter age 15 is worried she is going to loose all her eyelashes she is getting quite a few falling out each day ,yet to me their doesn't seem to be any gaps or anything, in them,do you have any idea as to why they would be falling yet theirs no gaps as would have thought their would have been not sure whether it is because old one's are falling and new one's are their to relace it been happening a week now ?

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
It can be due to contact dermatitis or alopecia or fungal infection of the eyelashes. Unless and until there is permanent damage to the hair follicles of eyelid hair, it usually grows back. It grows back in usually two weeks but sometimes may take 4-6 weeks. Apply olive oil and take some vitamin supplements for some days. Also eat a healthy, nutritious diet and drink plenty of fluids. The most important nutrients are biotin, silica, magnesium, sulfur, zinc, and vitamin B6. There are many eyelash growth products in the market, but their efficacy has not been scientifically proven. So consult a dermatologist before using any of them.

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your dermatologist. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.