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Misdirected eyelashes that grow abnormally – due to permanent damage to the eyelid margin [7] Eyelash loss – due to excessive buildup of bacteria along the base of the eyelashes. [7] Infection of the eyelash follicle/sebaceous gland ; Debris in the tear film, seen under magnification (improved contrast with use of fluorescein drops)
Demodex / ˈ d ɛ m ə d ɛ k s / is a genus of tiny mites that live in or near hair follicles of mammals.Around 65 species of Demodex are known. [2] Two species live on humans: Demodex folliculorum and Demodex brevis, both frequently referred to as eyelash mites, alternatively face mites or skin mites.
Trachoma is an infectious disease caused by bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis. [2] The infection causes a roughening of the inner surface of the eyelids. [2] This roughening can lead to pain in the eyes, breakdown of the outer surface or cornea of the eyes, and eventual blindness. [2]
Zinc deficiencies like acrodermatitis enteropathica, can lead to the loss of eyebrow/eyelash hair. Other deficiencies like biotin and iron make it possible for loss of hair as well. Infections: There are many bodily infections that can cause the loss of eyelashes/eyebrows. The most common infection may be leprosy, such as lepromatous leprosy. [4]
Folliculitis is caused by bacterial infection, injury, virus, or fungi. It can occur anywhere on the body where there are hair follicles (so everywhere except the lips, eyelids, palms, and soles ...
Demodex folliculorum is a microscopic mite that can survive only on the skin of humans. [2] [3] Most people have D. folliculorum on their skin.Usually, the mites do not cause any harm, so are considered an example of commensalism rather than parasitism; [4] but they can cause disease, known as demodicosis.
An external hordeolum, or stye, is a purulent inflammation of infected eyelash follicles and surrounding sebaceous (Gland of Zeis) and apocrine (Moll's gland) glands of the lid margin. Trichotillomania is a disorder that urges the sufferer to pull out scalp hair, eyelashes, etc.
If the surface skin were to be infected, the infection could seep into the blood vessels, and, worst case scenario, lead to blood clots, stroke or death. The face triangle of death and all the ...