I know this may sound trivial but I finished chemo 5month ago and my eyelashes haven’t grown back yet , I only have a very sparse few on each eye and only very short. I know the eyelashes protect the eye from dust ect . Is there a chance they may come back or have they gone for good. Just wondered if anyone else has experienced problems with eyelashes growth after chemo.
I remember I couldn't wear mascara for a good 5 or 6 months following chemo as eyelashes were so short. At around the 4 month mark, I bought UKLash serum and think it probably did make a bit of a difference. They grew very long and dark, which wasn't what I had before! I have since stopped using UKLash and my eyelashes have returned to their usual light colour and normal length so I think it must have been doing something,
Hello,
I lost most of my lashes whilst on chemo.
My sister bought me this mascara that is designed for people going through treatment. It’s called primelash by prime cosmetics.
I can honestly say it has worked wonders. Now 4 months after chemo I have full eyelashes and they are even thicker than the ones I had before. So pleased with the results.
It takes time but you will get there x
I think I definitely need to order some lash serum , anything is worth a try. Sound like it worked well for you .
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