In addition to providing aesthetic value (long, full eyelashes are linked with beauty). Eyelashes are incredibly functional, protecting our eyes by acting as a natural shield from the sun, sweat, and other environmental factors. Their reflexes also prompt the eye to close if an object gets too close to this sensitive area. Thinning eyelashes are an undesirable side effect of aging, but if you’re noticing significantly fewer lashes than normal, you may have a condition called eyelash hypotrichosis.
Eyelash hypotrichosis refers to inadequate or not enough eyelashes. It can be congenital (from birth) or can occur as a result of the following:
- Aging
- Improper use of eyelash curlers
- Hormone conditions
- Chronic inflammation of the eyelash follicles (blepharitis) due to illness
- Poor makeup removal technique
- Improperly applied eyelash extensions
- Allergies to the glue used to apply extensions
- Reactions to certain cosmetics.
