Question 1

i have 2-3 eyelashes that grow down and are bothersome. they irritate my eyes. can i stop them from growing like that?

Accepted Answer

Trichiasis: Trichiasis is a common eyelid abnormality in which the eyelashes are misdirected and grow inwards toward the eye. They can rub against different parts of the eye which, understandably, is irritating. It can be caused by an eye infection, inflammation of the eyelid, autoimmune conditions or trauma. You can't stop it but offending eyelashes can be removed sometimes with surgery. See your Eye Doctor.

Question 2

dental question. i have a growing wisdom tooth on the top right. on the side of it going upwards to my gums there is a hard bump. it had a head too like its a pimple. it was big and hurting, now its going down but head still there. what could it be?

Accepted Answer

: The swelling associated with an impacted wisdom tooth could be due to infection. It is possibly due to food impaction and this swelling could recur until the wisdom tooth is extracted or has erupted into it proper space with right angulation. See a proper specialist for an eval.

Question 3

do eyelashes grow back?

Accepted Answer

Eyelash growth: This depends upon the type of loss.  If cut, burned, or by chemo, or otherwise lost with preservation of the lash roots, then the lashes will grow back.  If lost from lid destruction or severe disease like advanced eczema, then regrowth might be spotty or not at all.

Question 4

do eyelashes ever grow back?

Accepted Answer

Depends on the cause: Check thyroid function, rule out eyelid infection (blepharitis), if lashes don't grow within 1 month consider Latisse (bimatoprost) (prescription).

Question 5

how long can eyelashes grow?

Accepted Answer

Up to 1 cm.: that is about 0.4 inch

Question 6

do eyelashes.grow after.being.cut.?

Accepted Answer

Yes: They always grow, just like hair.

Question 7

what would make my eyelashes grow more?

Accepted Answer

Very little: If you have no disorders causing the loss of lashes such as thyroid disease, or alopecia, then what you have is what you will get.  No supplements or dietary modification is known to change eyelash growth.  There is a medication, latisse" which can accomplish this.  You can suggest this to your ophthalmologist.

Question 8

how much time do eyelashes take to grow?

Accepted Answer

It depends: If the eyelash is removed completely with the base, it can take about 2 months for it to regrow. If the hair shaft is broken, it can grow back in as little as 2 weeks.

Question 9

after being damaged, do eyelashes grow back?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If the lash root has been damaged it will not grow back.

Question 10

do eyelashes keep growing after they fall out?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Eyelashes grow to their genetic length and last about 3 months,  They fall out and a new on grows to replace it in the same type of cycle for most of your life.

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I have 2-3 eyelashes that grow down and are bothersome. they irritate my eyes. can i stop them from growing like that?

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Dental question. i have a growing wisdom tooth on the top right. on the side of it going upwards to my gums there is a hard bump. it had a head too like its a pimple. it was big and hurting, now its going down but head still there. what could it be?

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Do eyelashes grow back?

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Do eyelashes ever grow back?

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How long can eyelashes grow?

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Do eyelashes.grow after.being.cut.?

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After being damaged, do eyelashes grow back?

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Do eyelashes keep growing after they fall out?

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