Eyelashes can fall out normally from time to time, just as other hair on your body. There are a number of reasons that eyelashes can fall out: The medical name for this problem is madarosis, and some mechanical causes are pretty obvious - such as the way you remove eye makeup. Wiping your eyes too vigorously can pull out a few lashes: better to use an eye makeup remover that does the job without the need for rubbing. In addition, heavy mascara can actually weigh down delicate lashes and cause them to fall out, and the pressure of an eyelash curler can pull them out as well.Other potential causes can include eyelid infections, which can result in the loss of eyelashes. An undiagnosed thyroid condition (either underactive or overactive) can also be to blame. (If so, your eyelashes will stop falling out once the thyroid problem is treated.) You also should investigate the possibility of infection with a mite called D. folliculorum, which can cause swelling and inflammation of the eyelash follicles. If you're losing hair elsewhere on your body, alopecia areata, an autoimmune condition, may be the problem.
