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Understanding Eyelash and Eyebrow Pulling

If you’re looking for help for a child, you’re best off here.

Have you struggled to find a reason for your eyelash or eyebrow pulling? Did you realise it was an obsessive style condition or a BFRB – Body Focused Repetitive Behavior? Maybe you have  searched deep in your past for reasons but sometimes the only reason is the fact that you have this condition.

We can offer you helpful tips and encouragement. We’ll help you to use your own strengths for your own recovery.

The vicious cycle of eyelash pulling and eyelash regrowth can be devastating and can risk eye health.  There is no need to go through this alone.  We’re dedicated to giving you the attention and care you deserve.  Drop us a line and (unless you ask us not to) we’ll get in touch now and again purely to ask how you’re doing.

Eyelash and eyebrow pulling is a behavior where individuals compulsively pull out their eyelashes and/or eyebrows. This condition, often referred to as Trichotillomania, is a type of impulse control disorder.

Causes of Eyelash and Eyebrow Pulling

Symptoms

Eyelash and Eyebrow Regrowth

Different areas have different chances for recovery speed. This is just an estimate of how long FULL recovery will take. You will see new growth fairly quickly in most cases.

EYELASHES – Most children will recover their eyelashes within three to four weeks; for adults, it will take longer. Many people experience FULL recovery of eyelashes and eyebrows within 3 months but if you have been pulling for many, many years it could be 2-4 years.

EYEBROWS – FULL recovery can be slower than lashes because this area is more easily damaged and for some people, eyebrows do not totally grow back.

 

If you or someone you know is struggling with eyelash and eyebrow pulling, it’s important to seek help. A qualified professional can provide the necessary support and treatment options to manage this condition effectively.

 

Eyelash and eyebrow pulling can be distressing, but with the right support and strategies, it is possible to manage the symptoms and vastly improve quality of life. Seeking supportive help is a very difficult, but rewarding first step toward recovery.