Q&A for How to Grow Back Your Eyelashes After They Fall Out

Make sure you wash your face and eyes every day to remove makeup and kill bacteria.

The use of castor oil can prevent eyelash loss. Castor oil can also help promote hair growth — including eyelashes — if rubbed into the scalp.

It should take about 4 weeks for ALMOST full length. If you think it takes too long, you can buy an eyelash conditioning gel. The gel will help your eyelashes appear longer.

2-4 weeks.

They grow back in the same way as the hair on your head.

Trichotillomania is the name of a disorder that involves pulling out your own hair, and that includes eyelashes.

About 3 - 5 weeks, but applying castor oil every night and eating a healthy diet will also help to boost their growth.

Because salt absorbs water, the body has to store more water as a basis for dissolution. When salt intake is lowered, that means the body has to store less water. Water is often stored between the skin and muscles; lowering water means the skin is tighter around the muscles, which in turn leads to more visible veins.

You might want to try using coconut oil or castor oil on the area where lashes are missing to help grow them back. Apply every night and be patient, as it can take a few weeks to see results.

They likely will, but it is also possible that you damaged the roots so badly they won't grow back. Give it some time, and if you don't see growth, see your doctor for advice.

Yes, you can use eyeliner and eye shadow to help cover up the fact that your eyelashes are gone.

You should let them grow back. Fake eyelashes may be an option, depending on how raw your eyelids are.

Consult your doctor to discover the reason why they fell out and what treatment options are available to you.

Yes, it's possible. The loss of eyelashes in a delayed fashion, such as a few weeks after surgery, is almost always due to so-called "follicle shock" or telogen effluvium. It's a temporary situation in those cases and requires nothing more than a lot of patience since it can be several months (3-4) before the lashes will start to re-grow.

Don't use waterproof mascara, use castor oil (to condition, moisturize, and help them grow) or coconut oil (to condition and moisturize them) on your lashes every night, don't use an eyelash curler, and don't scrub at your eyes to remove mascara.

This is normal. Everyone's eyelashes fall out for several reasons. It might take you a couple of weeks to grow them back fully.

I think you should consult a doctor as this sounds like a very serious issue that might require legitimate medical attention.

Eyelashes prevent dirt and other things from getting inside your eyes.

You may experience dry skin or redness while you use the makeup. If you aren't sure, try to go without makeup for a while and see it there is a difference.

If you have waited a long time, and no growth has occurred, then you could have harmed your eyelashes badly, then they are likely damaged.

They should grow back within a few months.

Yes! Your eyelashes will not grow back as thick and long and they will be uneven in terms of thickness.

No, castor oil is perfectly safe for the eyes. There are even castor oil eye drops that can be used like regular eye drops to treat dry eyes. The same goes for coconut oil. These oils are safe and even beneficial for the eyes in addition to being effective for hair growth, which is why they are recommended for use on the eyelashes.

Not in particular, but eating a healthy, well-balanced diet will help.

Try getting a fidget toy to put on something that you always have in your hand. You can also tell yourself to stop and play with the toy. It’s like any other habit, start doing it less and less until you’ll eventually stop.

Indirectly, yes. Vaseline can help moisturize eyelashes, which will allow them to be stronger, healthier and less likely to break. It doesn't, however, promote growth.

Petroleum jelly won't make your eyelashes grow longer, thicker, or faster. But it can make them healthier, which may give the appearance of extra flutter-worthy lashes. On top of hydrating your eyelashes, Vaseline is an effective facial moisturizer.

Experts say olive oil may help condition the lashes and promote healthy lash follicles function. Apply once a day for several weeks to see results.