Are there any risks with eyelash extensions?

Adhesives can cause allergic reactions, as can the solvents used to remove them. In addition, cosmetic eyelash enhancers carry a risk of bacterial and fungal infection. Eyelash extensions have also been reported to cause irritation to the conjunctiva (conjunctivitis) or the cornea (keratitis). If you're looking for ways to improve and simplify your makeup routine, eyelash extensions may seem like an appealing option.

Extensions can add volume and length to eyelashes, but are they safe for the eyes? The Dr. Masih Ahmed, an eye doctor at Baylor Eye Care, and Dr. Rohini Sigireddi, resident of the Department of Ophthalmology at Baylor School of Medicine, explains what you should know when considering eyelash extensions in the following Q&A. Cases of contact dermatitis, keratoconjunctivis and allergic blepharitis have also been reported due to the use of various types of eyelash glue, eyelash tape and eyelash remover.

Serious conditions that endanger vision, such as hemophilic keratitis due to influenza, a bacterial infection of the cornea, have been described after eyelash glue eroded the cornea. Finally, eyelash remover solvent can cause corneal complications, especially in patients with previous LASIK refractive surgery. An alternative for those looking for a more regulated pharmacological option to increase eyelash volume is bimatopost (or Latisse), a treatment similar to prostaglandins that was approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration as a daily application for the treatment of hypotrichosis or the absence of eyelash growth. Patients have shown eyelash growth of 2 mm with this therapy.

Learn more about Baylor Eye Care or call 713-798-6100 for an appointment. Notify me of new publications by email. The FDA does not regulate eyelash glue or extensions. Side effects usually go away on their own.

However, sometimes products can cause serious damage. Many women report that extensions can cause their natural eyelashes to break in the middle of the shaft as they weigh them down. They offer an instant sense of satisfaction. However, they will gradually fall off on their own.

And to extend their lifespan, it is necessary to invest more money by filling them regularly. Are you ready to take the step of going one step beyond the false? Eyelash ornaments, such as sticking small beads or glass crystals to the eyelashes or, more extreme, attaching small charms to the cables that attach to the eyelids, pose the same risks as eyelash extensions, not to mention an additional danger. To clean eyelash extensions, use a mild, foaming eyelash extension cleanser to ensure that your eyes and eyelashes don't retain bacteria. The financial investment: As with most things, the price of eyelash extensions depends on where you make them.

While it's possible to achieve the look of eyelash extensions with a home method, it's not recommended and can severely damage your eyelashes and eyeballs. Alopecia areata: condition that causes total or partial loss of hair on the scalp and may affect the eyebrows and eyelashes. If you plan to undergo a medical procedure that affects your eyes, such as LASIK, chemotherapy, or radiation, you should check with your doctor before applying eyelash extensions. Once applied, eyelash extensions should last the average lifespan of natural eyelashes, which ranges from six weeks to two months.

While false eyelashes can also achieve this look, there are some key differences between false eyelashes and eyelash extensions. It's rare, but if you rub your eyes a lot, eyelash extension fibers can get stuck in or under the eye membrane. However, 4 women who did it with enthusiasm share the worst results with their real eyelashes and the risks of extending their eyelashes. Trichotillomania: Trichotillomania is a stress- or anxiety-induced need to pull out your hair, including your eyelashes.

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