Why Are My Eyelashes Falling Out?

Common Causes of Eyelash Loss

Trichotillomania

A psychiatric condition in which the sufferer pulls or rubs
the lashes causing them to fall out. More evident at times
of stress.

Alopecia Areata (AA)

An autoimmune disease characterized by areas of hair loss
involving any hair bearing part of the body. AA confined
solely to the eye lashes is extremely rare.

Blepharitis

A chronic disease with no known cure but can be kept under
control with regular long term treatment. Symptoms include
any combination of redness, excessive watering, burning,
itching, light sensitivity and a gritty irritation.

These symptoms can cause the sufferer to excessively rub
the eyelids resulting in damage to the eyelash follicles
and consequent lash loss.

Some forms of treatment particularly those that are
recommended to remove the occurrence of crusting of the
eyelids in severe cases can also damage the lashes unless
carried out with extreme care.

Contact Allergic Dermatitis

A condition caused by an allergic reaction to a substance
most likely of which is one or more of the products used in
eye make up.

This condition should not be confused with blepharitis as
it easy to remove the cause of the discomfort.

Eyelash Loss Treatment and Prognosis

Trichtillomania

Psychiatric help should be sought as soon as possible. The
eyelash follicles will recover and growth should become
evident unless the pulling of the lashes is continued over
a long period of time.

There may be some thinning. The sooner the problem is
recognized and treatment is started the less damage is
likely to occur.

Alopecia Areata (AA)

Seek the advice of a dermatologist as soon as any areas of
hair loss on the body are observed

If the diagnosis is AA then the condition is treatable
possibly with systematic steroids.

If the eyelashes have become affected then regrowth can
usually be expected within three months.

Blepharitis

The bacteria causing this common eye problem can be hard to
treat.

There are three different forms of this condition so it is
important that your medical advisor investigates which type
you are suffering from in order to prescribe the best
possible treatment to control the problem and alleviate the
symptoms.

Contact Allergic Dermatitis

Although it is possible for the sufferer to discover the
source of the allergy by trial and error it is better by
far to seek the advice of a qualified dermatologist as soon
as the problem becomes evident.

Changing your make up may simply prolong the discomfort as
the same ingredient which is causing the allergic reaction
may be present in other make up products.

The longer the condition persists the more damage you may
be doing to the follicles, which may result in noticeable
thinning of the lashes.

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Jaks Lloyd is the author of this article which appears in
her definitive website For your Eyes Only/ Model Tips and
Tricks for Beautiful Eyes
http://eyebeautytips.com