The prospect oflosing your haircan be overwhelming when undergoingchemotherapy.
It may be even more distressing to hear you may lose your eyelashes as well.
Eyelashes are an important feature for most people.
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Eyelashes aren’t just for looks.
This article will review eyelash loss from chemotherapy and how to prevent and treat it.
Hair Loss from Treatment
Not everyone undergoing treatment will lose their hair.
The drug dose can also be a factor, with lower doses often resulting in less hair loss.
Using false eyelashes can be a little tricky.
This is especially true if you have no natural eyelashes to situate the false ones.
Prescription Treatments
A newer, topical treatment may help you re-grow your lashes.
It is applied topically to the base of the lashes each night.
Results can vary and are typically seen after eight weeks of use.
Summary
Sometimes loss of eyelashes can occur as a side effect of chemotherapy.
It can be a distressing symptom and potentially damage the eyes.
Treating eyelashes delicately and with care can help keep lashes intact and reduce the amount falling out.
Latisse is available to help eyelashes grow, including lashes lost from chemotherapy.
Frequently Asked Questions
The time for eyelash regrowth can vary.
Typically, eyelashes do not hurt when they fall out.
Using Latisse has increased lash length more quickly than growing on its own.
It can also be helpful to treat lashes gently, do not pull or rub them.
Use gentle cleansers and avoid cosmetics.
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