On average, a person typically loses between 1 and 5 natural eyelashes per day as part of the normal eyelash growth and shedding cycle. This cycle lasts about 60 to 90 days, during which old lashes fall out and new ones grow in to replace them, so the loss usually goes unnoticed
. Some key points about daily eyelash loss:
- Losing 1 to 5 lashes per day is considered normal and healthy
- Each eye can lose about 2 to 5 lashes daily, meaning up to 10 lashes total from both eyes is still within the normal range
- The eyelash growth cycle includes phases of growth (anagen), transition (catagen), and resting/shedding (telogen), which explains the regular shedding
- Factors like genetics, age, stress, diet, and health conditions can influence lash loss
- Excessive or sudden lash loss beyond this range may indicate an underlying health issue or lash damage and should be evaluated by a professional
In summary, losing a few eyelashes daily-usually between 1 and 5-is a natural part of eyelash renewal and not a cause for concern under normal circumstances.
