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What Does Loose Skin On Eyelashes Indicate?

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Posted on Tue, 5 May 2015
Question: I am XXXX(female), my age is 23 years. I am having skin problem over my eye i.e on eyelash it is like loose skin
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Answered by Dr. Vaishalee Punj (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Maybe thyroid issue or related to some medicine intake

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for your query.

I have seen the attached photos.

It seems to be either related to thyroid issues or may have come up after some medicine use.

Thus I would like to ask:
-Duration of the symptom
-Any other related symptom
-How did it start?
-Any blood tests done. If yes please upload reports. If you have not done any tests please get some basic blood tests including thyroid profile.


Waiting for your reply.

Dr Vaishalee

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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Follow up: Dr. Vaishalee Punj (46 hours later)
This problem is from one and a half year. I have done thyroid testing before 7-8 months but it was absent.this happens whenever i have fermented or citric food at night and then in the morning my throat and face with eyes swell. Mood gets upset and irritated in the morning
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Answered by Dr. Vaishalee Punj (18 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Edema or maybe allergy, lipids

Detailed Answer:
Hi again

From your description it seems that you may be having an allergy. It is also imperative to rule out lipid disorders. If lipid disorders are found then statin group of medicines may be needed. So you get lipid profile done, serum uric acid and kidney function tests done too.

I would suggest that you try genteal gel to be applied inside eyes before sleeping. If there is allergy or dry eyes, you will feel better with this.

If we look at it from ayurvedic perspective it may be kapha disorder. Kapha disorders get worse with citric foods, heavy foods, and "cold" foods which can be avoided. Alternate hot and cold compresses over the affected area will work.
Multani mitti lep can also be helpful.

The exact treatment depends upon the cause found on tests.

Hope it helps
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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What Does Loose Skin On Eyelashes Indicate?

Brief Answer: Maybe thyroid issue or related to some medicine intake Detailed Answer: Hi and thanks for your query. I have seen the attached photos. It seems to be either related to thyroid issues or may have come up after some medicine use. Thus I would like to ask: -Duration of the symptom -Any other related symptom -How did it start? -Any blood tests done. If yes please upload reports. If you have not done any tests please get some basic blood tests including thyroid profile. Waiting for your reply. Dr Vaishalee