Loss of eyelashes

Loss of eyelashes

What causes eyelash loss?

The eyelash is not just a cosmetic supplement and actually performs a protective function, in particular, it protects the eye from foreign bodies (any foreign body or substance becomes the cause of infection, vision damage or injury).

Keep in mind, every 6-10 weeks a new eyelash grows, the old one falls out and is renewed - this is a completely natural cycle. Yes, it is completely normal to lose one to five eyelashes every day. However, if the number is frequent, it is already a sign of a health problem.

The cause of madarosis (this is a medical term that explains the absence of eyelashes) may be either an eye disease or some other pathology of the body.

The reason for frequent loss of eyelashes may be:

  • Reaction, irritation to cosmetic products;
  • Blepharitis;
  • Trichotillomania;
  • Skin cancer;
  • Ocular rosacea;
  • Bacterial or fungal infection;
  • Tick.

A person has a systemic health problem if hair loss is fixed from eyelashes, eyebrows and scalp.