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  2. Trichiasis - Wikipedia

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    Trichiasis (/ t r ɪ k i ˈ eɪ s ɪ s / trik-ee-AY-sis, / t r ɪ ˈ k aɪ ə s ɪ s / tri-KEYE-ə-sis) [1] is a medical term for abnormally positioned eyelashes that grow back toward the eye, touching the cornea or conjunctiva. This can be caused by infection, inflammation, autoimmune conditions, congenital defects, eyelid agenesis and trauma ...

  3. Lacrimal caruncle - Wikipedia

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    The lacrimal caruncle is found at the medial canthus of the eye. [1] It consists of skin, hair follicles, sebaceous glands, sweat glands, accessory lacrimal tissue and other tissues that are present in the skin and accessory lacrimal glands.

  4. Eyelid dermatitis - Wikipedia

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    The best way to stop eyelid dermatitis is to find the trigger and remove it. However, there are several other ways to reduce the symptoms of eyelid dermatitis. Moisturizing the area to prevent excess scratching or itching is beneficial. Corticosteroids can be directly applied to the eyelid as cream to reduce dryness and inflammation.

  5. 9 Causes of Eyelash Hair Loss, According to Experts - AOL

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    Eyelash shedding is totally normal, but too much could be a sign of something more serious. Skip to main content. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 ...

  6. Eyelash - Wikipedia

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    The eyelids are red and itching, the skin often becomes flaky, and the eyelashes may fall out. Distichiasis is the abnormal growth of lashes from certain areas of the eyelid. Trichiasis refers to ingrown eyelashes. Eyelashes may become infested with parasitic crab louse.

  7. Blepharitis - Wikipedia

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    Crusting at the eyelid margins/base of the eyelashes/medial canthus, generally worse on waking – due to excessive bacterial buildup along the lid margins. [4] [5] [7] Eyelid sticking – due to crusting along the eyelid margin. [7] Eyelid itching – due to the irritation from inflammation and epidermis scaling of the eyelid. [7]

  8. Madarosis - Wikipedia

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    There was a clinical trial in 2011 that tested an eyelash gel called bimatoprost. This gel enhanced the eyelashes in quantity and thickness. They tested this on 20 breast cancer patients who were undergoing chemotherapy. Results seemed positive, in that the group of people who used the gel had growth of eyelashes after the chemotherapy drugs. [13]

  9. Management of hair loss - Wikipedia

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    The FP receptor agonist, bimatoprost, in the form of an 0.03% ophthalmic solution termed Latisse, is approved by the US Food and Drug Administration to treat hypotrichosis of the eyelashes, in particular to darken and lengthen eyelashes for cosmetic purposes. [59] Also, bimatoprost may be used to treat small or underdeveloped eyelashes. [60] [61]