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Could Using Latisse Stop my Eyelashes from Falling Out?

The eyelashes in my right eye seem to be falling out for no reason.  My other eye is fine.  What could be the reason for this?  Also, would eyelash growth medication like Latisse stop my eyelashes from falling out? 

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Possible Alopecia Areata

The most likely cause for this would be a condition called alopecia areata. While alopecia areata normally causes circular bald patches on the scalp, there are a number of cases in which the eyelashes fall out while the scalp remaines normal. Nutritiional deficiencies would be another far less likely cause. Occasionally, this can be caused by trichotillomania, i.e. you are plucking the hair out yourself. However, you or someone in your family, would realize this was going on. ... more
Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD
Virginia Beach Dermatologist
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