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Do eyelashes keep growing after they fall out?

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Dr. Richard Bensinger answered

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.

Dr Iwata and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

Do eyelashes keep growing after they fall out?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Bensinger answered

Dr Iwata and 4 doctors agreed

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