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    Glossary Eyelashes

    short, curved hairs growing at eyelid edges for eye protection

    Eyelashes are the short, curved hairs that grow at the edge of the eyelids. They serve a protective function by preventing dust, debris, and small particles from entering the eye, and they also trigger a reflexive blink response when touched, further safeguarding the eye. For professionals, it's noteworthy that eyelashes have a growth cycle similar to scalp hair, consisting of anagen (growth), catagen (transitional), and telogen (resting) phases, which can be relevant in diagnosing and treating conditions like madarosis (loss of eyelashes) or trichotillomania (compulsive pulling of eyelashes).

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    1. Hypertrichosis and Increased Pigmentation of Eyelashes and Adjacent Hair in the Region of the Ipsilateral Eyelids of Patients Treated with Unilateral Topical Latanoprost American Journal of Ophthalmology · 1997 · 216 citations
    2. Enhancing the Growth of Natural Eyelashes: The Mechanism of Bimatoprost-Induced Eyelash Growth Dermatologic Surgery · 2010 · 69 citations
    3. Bimatoprost in the treatment of eyelash hypotrichosis Clinical ophthalmology · 2010 · 69 citations
    4. Development of Clinician-Reported Outcome (ClinRO) and Patient-Reported Outcome (PRO) Measures for Eyebrow, Eyelash and Nail Assessment in Alopecia Areata American Journal of Clinical Dermatology · 2020 · 56 citations
    5. Lack of efficacy of topical latanoprost and bimatoprost ophthalmic solutions in promoting eyelash growth in patients with alopecia areata Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 2009 · 55 citations
    6. Latanoprost in the treatment of eyelash alopecia in alopecia areata universalis Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology · 2009 · 50 citations
    7. Method to Identify Demodex in the Eyelash Follicle Without Epilation Optometry and vision science · 2013 · 39 citations
    8. Bimatoprost for the treatment of eyelash, eyebrow and scalp alopecia Expert Opinion on Investigational Drugs · 2017 · 38 citations
    9. Long‐term safety and efficacy of bimatoprost solution 0·03% application to the eyelid margin for the treatment of idiopathic and chemotherapy‐induced eyelash hypotrichosis: a randomized controlled trial 2014 · 38 citations
    10. Bimatoprost in the treatment of eyelash universalis alopecia areata International Journal of Trichology · 2010 · 37 citations
    11. Characterization of an<i>in vivo</i>model for the study of eyelash biology and trichomegaly: mouse eyelash morphology, development, growth cycle, and anagen prolongation by bimatoprost 2010 · 35 citations
    12. Biology of the eyelash hair follicle: an enigma in plain sight 2015 · 34 citations
    13. Cetuximab-Associated Elongation of the Eyelashes American Journal of Clinical Dermatology · 2010 · 30 citations
    14. Instilled bimatoprost ophthalmic solution in patients with eyelash alopecia areata Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · 2009 · 30 citations
    15. Eyelash Growth from Application of Bimatoprost in Gel Suspension to the Base of the Eyelashes Ophthalmology · 2010 · 29 citations
    16. The eyelash follicle features and anomalies: A review Journal of optometry · 2018 · 27 citations
    17. Isolated eyebrow and eyelash trichotillomania mimicking alopecia areata International Journal of Dermatology · 2006 · 27 citations
    18. Topical tofacitinib solution for the treatment of alopecia areata affecting eyelashes JAAD Case Reports · 2018 · 24 citations
    19. Eyelash trichomegaly: review of congenital, acquired, and drug‐associated etiologies for elongation of the eyelashes International Journal of Dermatology · 2012 · 24 citations
    20. Management of hypotrichosis of the eyelashes: Focus on bimatoprost Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology · 2010 · 23 citations
    21. Periocular pigmentation associated with use of travoprost for the treatment of alopecia areata of the eyelashes Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology · 2007 · 21 citations
    22. The efficacy of latanoprost in the treatment of alopecia areata of eyelashes and eyebrows European Journal of Dermatology · 2009 · 20 citations
    23. An evaluation of the safety and efficacy of bimatoprost for eyelash growth in pediatric subjects Clinical ophthalmology · 2016 · 16 citations
    24. Eyelash Length in Children and Adolescents with Allergic Diseases Pediatric dermatology · 2004 · 16 citations
    25. A Technique for Reconstruction of Eyebrows and Eyelashes Seminars in Plastic Surgery · 2005 · 15 citations
    26. Successful use of bimatoprost in the treatment of alopecia of the eyelashes Clinical and Experimental Dermatology · 2009 · 15 citations
    27. Eyelash Transplantation Using Leg Hair by Follicular Unit Extraction Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2015 · 13 citations
    28. Effects of a New Eyelid Shampoo on Lid Hygiene and Eyelash Length in Patients with Meibomian Gland Dysfunction: A Comparative Open Study Journal of Ophthalmology · 2016 · 13 citations
    29. Follicular Isolation Technique with De-Epithelialization for Eyebrow and Eyelash Reconstruction Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery · 2012 · 12 citations
    30. Cetuximab-induced hypertrichosis of the scalp and eyelashes Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 2010 · 12 citations