5 Key Takeaways

• 1

  Eyelash extensions may be linked to Demodex folliculorum infestation, ocular irritation, and meibomian gland dysfunction in young women.

• 2

  A study surveyed 345 women aged 16–28, finding that 25% had used eyelash extensions, with 58% repeating the procedure every 3-4 weeks.

• 3

  Among extension users, 47.6% reported discomfort, redness, tearing, or itching after the procedure.

• 4

  85% of women with at least 10 extension procedures showed signs of meibomian gland dysfunction, including blocked glands.

• 5

  The study suggests that eyelid hygiene and awareness of symptoms are important for those using eyelash extensions.