A 45-year-old member asked:

Will castor oil help to encourage growth of eyebrows and lashes?

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Dr. Richard Bensingeranswered

Ophthalmology 54 years experience

No: Castor oil has GI effects but is poorly absorbed if at all and there is no known effect on hair growth on any part of the body.

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I've been using cold-pressed, virgin castor oil on my eyebrows and eyelids x3 nights. Now, I'm worried about ricin poisoning. Should I be worried?

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Dust from ceiling space in roof blew into my eye. I flushed with water and put 1 drop castor oil. it still feels sensitive after 4 days now.

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