Ingrown eyelashes
We all know how to deal with ingrown hairs on the body, but what to do if eyelashes grow in? Today we will talk about this in detail.
What are ingrown eyelashes?
Like the hair on your body, eyelashes can suffer damage that is the result of health or environmental issues. Daily use of numerous cosmetics provokes the greatest loss of eyelashes. Most often, eyelashes grow back, but not always the way we would like.
When an eyelash curls incorrectly and, instead of growing outward, grows back into the skin, this is called an ingrown eyelash. Ingrown eyelashes are fraught with severe irritation and pain in the eyes, which is aggravated by the constant desire to scratch the eyelids, and the sensation of a foreign body in the eye. Ingrown eyelashes can occur only on the upper eyelid, or on both at once. How to treat ingrown eyelashes directly depends on what caused the growth of hairs inward.
Ingrown eyelash symptoms
Ingrown eyelashes quite often scratch the cornea with hairs, which provokes pain, a burning sensation, and swelling of the eyelid. Due to the constant rubbing of the eyelids, redness of the eyes with profuse tearing is observed. It can also negatively affect your visual acuity. In some cases, the cilia even pierce the skin and provoke the accumulation of pus. If untreated, there is a chance of ulcers.
Why do eyelashes grow
Certain eye conditions can cause you to develop ingrown eyelashes:
- Blepharitis
- distichiasis
- Trichiasis
How to treat ingrown eyelashes
You can influence ingrown eyelashes with the help of various home and pharmacy eye products.
However, if you are looking for a more long-term treatment for ingrown eyelashes, you should see a doctor. An ophthalmologist or optometrist will create the best treatment plan for your condition.
Home remedies for ingrown eyelashes include applying eye compresses or using a soothing ointment.
Apply a warm compress to the affected eye to reduce irritation and relieve pain. Soak a towel in warm water and hold it in front of your eyes for 10-15 minutes. Do not use boiling water to compress, and do not press too hard on the eye to prevent damage to it.
An effective way is also to apply aloe vera juice or coconut oil on the eyelid. You can also cut the cucumber into slices and place them over your eyes after cooling. This will not only help relieve irritation, but also give the eyes a rested look.
Removal of ingrown eyelashes
No matter how you try to reduce discomfort with a variety of medications or folk remedies, but in the end, you still have to remove ingrown eyelashes if you do not want this phenomenon to recur in the future.
You can pluck eyelashes with tweezers yourself, but if an ingrown eyelash provoked severe inflammation in the eye, it is better not to risk it and trust an ophthalmologist.
If you experience a relapse after plucking with tweezers, it makes sense to think about surgical removal of eyelashes. An ophthalmologist can surgically correct your eyelash growth pattern or cut out an entire affected area on your eyelid.
During the healing process, you may need special eye drops to reduce pain.
Ingrown eyelashes are also treated with cryosurgery, in which the follicles or eyelashes are frozen and removed, as well as electrolysis, in which the hairs are removed using an electric discharge.
Ingrown eyelashes are common and can cause pain and irritation. That is why it is so important to detect and eliminate any problems that may affect the beauty of your eyes and visual acuity in a timely manner. Be healthy and beautiful! :)