Choose (and remove) your eye makeup carefully. There are a variety of home remedies that many people use to accelerate eyelash growth. Popular home remedies for eyelash growth include olive oil, eyelash massage and biotin products. As an anecdote, I can say that adding more foods rich in iron and protein to my diet seems to help my eyelashes.
Similarly, treating medical conditions or stopping chemotherapy medications (when recommended by your healthcare provider) will allow eyelashes to grow back. While losing a handful of eyelashes a day is normal, there are some medical conditions that can cause more excessive and noticeable eyelash loss. Sometimes, eyelash loss can be due to allergies to non-hypoallergenic makeup or irritation caused by old makeup. But just like head hair, eyelashes fall out and grow back as part of a natural cycle every six to 10 weeks.
While you can't make your eyelashes grow back faster after they've fallen out, there are things you can do to keep them healthy as they grow back and prevent them from falling out more. The amount of time it takes for eyelashes to grow back varies depending on the cause and degree of eyelash loss. If someone isn't sure why their eyelashes fall out, it's best to talk to a doctor to determine the underlying cause. As the new eyelash grows, the old hair falls out and the new lock will continue to grow in place, then the cycle begins again.
Some natural ways to encourage eyelash growth include applying castor oil to eyelashes, supplements, dietary changes and avoiding stress. If the delicate skin on the eyelid suffers too much trauma (for example, from excessive eye rubbing or constant irritation caused by eyelash extension glue), it can cause permanent scarring on the edge of the eyelashes. In addition to adopting a healthy diet and being gentler on your eyelashes, there are quite a few simple things you can try at home to improve the strength of your eyelashes. If you're concerned about eyelash loss, see an eye doctor who can help guide you through treatment options.
As harmful cancer cells spread, the natural cycle of eyelash growth can be disrupted, leading to the loss of eyelashes and the permanent destruction of hair follicles. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, if the eyelashes are scorched but the hair follicles are still intact, eyelashes usually grow back in 6 weeks.
