Eyelashes play an important role in the health of your eyes. These fine hairs growing out of your eyelids protect the eyes from dirt and dust, and serve as a warning system when something comes too close to your eyes. In addition, they serve an...
Eyelashes may be thought of as a beauty attribute, but they serve a practical purpose by keeping debris out of your eyes. Losing your eyelashes, or having a lack of eyelashes, is called hypotrichosis of the eyelashes. Some people are born without...
Long, full eyelashes are considered one of the most beautiful aspects of a woman's face in American culture. Yet from time to time, many women experience a loss of eyelashes, which can be embarrassing. You may have lost eyelashes while undergoing...
Eyelashes are hairs with a relatively short growth process and lifespan, according to Dr. Loren Pickart, a biochemist and developer of antiaging skin products. Eyelash growth can be compromised by medical treatment, illness or simply overuse of...
Eyelashes provide protection for your eyes from wind, chemicals and dust. A few eyelashes will fall out during the course of the hair's normal cycle, but there are other conditions that might cause eyelashes to fall out more rapidly. Consult with...
Your eyelashes, similar to your fingernails and toenails, can be thought of as a barrier that protects other organs. In the cases of eyelashes, this fringe of hair that grows out of your eyelids protects your eyes from dirt and bacteria that can...
Eyelashes, like hair, shed as new lashes grow in, so don't be too be alarmed by the occasional stray lash on your bath towel or pillow case. But if old lashes fall out faster than new ones grow in, you have a problem. Identifying the cause of your...
Although an eyelash's main function is to protect eyes from harsh environmental elements, such as dust, lashes also frame the eyes and enhance your overall facial appearance. Thinning or complete loss of eyelashes can be a cosmetic concern for...
Selenium plays an important role in a number of body processes, including creating protein compounds found in relation to blood plasma, thyroid hormones and sperm. Your body requires only a small amount of selenium, but if you consume excess...
Thick, long eyelashes are associated with beauty and youth. They also prevent dust and other foreign particles from entering the eyes, thereby lowering the risk of eye infections. Several factors such as old age, radiation therapy, autoimmune...
Sometimes medical treatments such as chemotherapy, or accidents such as burns, may cause sudden or gradual loss of eyelashes. This loss can be moderate or it can be extreme to the point where you don’t have any eyelashes left at all. This...
Thinning or the complete loss of your eyelashes can result from factors both in and out of your control. Common causes of thinning eyelashes include certain cosmetics and the method you use to remove them, medical conditions, drug interactions and...
Healthy eyelashes serve to maintain and protect the health of the eye itself. Eyelashes are short, tough hairs that grow from the edges of your upper and lower eyelids. They act as a physical barrier to keep dangerous substances, such as debris...
Long, silky eyelashes are the envy of most women. In 2008, Advertising Age magazine noted that mascara sales had exceeded lipstick sales during the previous year. As with hair elsewhere on the body, eyelashes are susceptible to damage and loss....
Eczema, or atopic dermatitis, is a chronic skin disease that affects an estimated 15 million Americans, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. Eczema causes red, itchy and inflamed patches on the skin that may swell, scale, crack and...
Losing an eyelash occasionally is normal and is usually not a cause for concern. In most cases, a new eyelash will grow back from the existing hair follicle. The cause of excessive eyelash loss may be as simple as the type of mascara you are...
The eye, like any part of the body, can become the victim of an infection. An eye infection can affect the eyelids or eyelashes, the inner pink lining of the eyelid or the eye itself. Generally, symptoms include eye pain, blurry vision and red...
Herpes zoster ophthalmicus, or ocular shingles, develops after reactivation of the chickenpox virus which can occur years after the original infection. Involvement of the face and eye is common and can lead to significant eye complications...
Eyelashes frame and accentuate the eyes, giving them definition. Sparse eyelashes can occur due to illness, stress, poor nutrition, aging and genetics. Currently, there are several pharmaceutical products marketed for increasing the length and...
Tearing of the eyes can be more than just a sign of an emotional response to a sad movie or event. Sometimes, tearing of the eyes can be the result of a serious infection. Generally, this tearing may lead to visual problems and eye pain. No matter...
The skin is a protective layer that shields the body from harmful elements in the environment. Sometimes the skin can thicken or it can become thin. In some cases, thinning of the skin can begin at birth. Sometimes, an inherited disease can lead...
Herpes zoster, or shingles, can occur in any person who ever had chicken pox. Shingles is the reactivation of the same herpes virus at a later date; it presents as a skin rash consisting of blisters. This rash can occur on any part of the body,...
The eyes are important structures made up of the eyelid, the iris (colored part of the eye), sclera (white part of the eye), cornea (thin tissue layer over the iris) and retina (tissues toward the back of the eye). Sometimes, certain underlying...
Olfactory neuroblastoma is a rare malignant form of cancer that arises from the olfactory nerve, which controls the sense of smell. This slow-growing tumor advances into the ethmoid sinuses. The ethmoid sinuses are located within the skull between...
Long lashes and well-shaped eyebrows are coveted features, but if yours have thinned there are some options available to you. Numerous factors contribute to thinning or loss of eyelashes and eyebrows. Among them are medical treatments such as...
Itchy, irritated eyelids at the point where the lid and eyelash meet is characteristic of a skin condition called blepharitis. People who have dandruff, oily skin or dry eyes are prone to blepharitis, according to the University of Michigan...
The eye is a complex organ, composed of many different structures with varying sensitivity to the effects of radiation. An easy way to look at the eye is to divide it into zones that can be examined with respect to their susceptibility to...
Blepharitis is a condition in which seborrheic dermatitis affects the eye, and it is often the cause of a dry eyelid. The chronic condition usually resists treatment. Blepharitis causes inflammation of the eyelids, and typical symptoms include...
Keeping your eyes healthy is critical, and your diet can play an important part in doing so. Spinach spiced with paprika contains a range of nutritional values that makes it a smart choice of ocular health. Consult your health care provider before...
Alopecia is also known as hair loss. Learn some tips on how to spot this hair problem in this medical video.