Like the hair on the rest of your body, your eyelashes can fall out.
Thankfully, they also grow back.
It takes a couple of months for lashes to grow back under normal circumstances.
Sometimes, lashes can fall out due to an underlying condition.
If theres a medical issue causing your lashes to fall out, they may take longer to grow back.
Sometimes, they wont grow back at all.
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How Eyelashes Grow
Eyelashes go through a growth cycle.
It comprises three distinct phases.
Stages of the Growth Cycle
Here are the three eyelash growth stages.
Causes of Eyelash Loss
Lashes fall out for a variety of reasons.
Your eyelashes fall out naturally, of courselike your hairbut there are other causes for eyelash loss.
It can be either chronic or acute.
Acute cases can be brought on by stressors like surgery, illness, and anemia.
With acute alopecia, eyelashes will eventually grow back.
People who have chronic or long-term alopecia may lose lashes permanently or experience slower lash regrowth.
But there are only a few proven ways to encourage eyelash growth.
Theres also evidence that it produces thicker, darker lashes.
There are a few side effects that can occur, such as:
Latisse is available by prescription only.
Typically, you would request it from a dermatologist.
In addition to some of the causes listed above, eyelash loss can also happen due to nutritional deficiencies.
However, theres no conclusive evidence that diet and vitamins can encourage eyelash growth.
Preventing Eyelash Loss
The American Academy of Ophthalmology recommends sticking to good hygiene to prevent eyelash loss.
The AAO also suggests eating a healthy diet with fruit, vegetables, and protein.
A Word From Verywell
Did you recently notice a stray lash and panic?
Its normal for your eyelashes to fall out.
Falling out is part of the growth process.
When an eyelash falls out, a new one will usually regrow in its place.
However, if youre noticing more hair loss than usual.
It can be a sign of an underlying condition.
It might also even be a reaction to a cosmetic product youre using.
February 12, 2019.
