Question 1

eyelashes curling down, does this indicate any health problem?

Accepted Answer

Eyelashes: Eyelashes can curl mildly or more significantly.  There is nothing specific about health conditions that will affect this.  Your upper eyelid lashes can curl downward due to eyelid aging changes.  The main issue with lashes can occur when the lashes grow toward the eye.  Then they can rub up against the eye and cause a lot of irritation.  This is called trichiasis.

Question 2

i have trich. when my eyelashes regrow many are pointing and/or curling in funny directions (not upward). will they correct themselves ?

Accepted Answer

Usually: Your lash roots are in the right position but you have disordered the lash canals and so there will be some misdirection for a while.  Eventually most will come in properly although you might be plagued a little by a few growing towards the eye.

Question 3

do eyelashes grow back?

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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

are false eyelashes safe?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If done properly, false eyelashes are safe.

Question 5

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 6

how long can eyelashes grow?

Accepted Answer

Up to 1 cm.: that is about 0.4 inch

Question 7

why are my eyelashes coming out?

Accepted Answer

Many possible causes: Eyelashes fall out as we age, but can also happen with allergies, eyelid inflammation, infection, low thyroid hormone, poor diet and trauma.  See an ophthalmologist to help in diagnosis.

Question 8

how to get eyelashes really long?

Accepted Answer

Latisse (bimatoprost): Probably the best way is to use latisse (bimatoprost).  Applied to the upper eyelashes once daily, it makes them grow longer, darker and thicker. The main side effect is occasional itching and burning,  rarely, it can cause darkening of the skin around the eyes, .

Question 9

how to become long your eyelashes?

Accepted Answer

Latisse: This product which is applied to upper eyelashes ice daily will make lashes longer, darker and thicker. It seems quite effective for most people. Ask your eye doctor about it.

Question 10

why do people pull their eyelashes?

Accepted Answer

Habit, Anxiety: Often, people pull their eyelashes out of habit. For some people it is related to anxiety, and this behavior is a way of bringing comfort. It can become a compulsive action in which people feel "driven" or "compelled" to puck their eyelashes or eyebrows.

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