{"id":3548,"date":"2017-02-05T10:40:14","date_gmt":"2017-02-05T10:40:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kosmoderma.com\/kosmoderma_old\/hair-loss-in-your-eyebrows-dont-let-your-expressions-fade-away\/"},"modified":"2025-07-24T11:07:29","modified_gmt":"2025-07-24T11:07:29","slug":"hair-loss-in-your-eyebrows-dont-let-your-expressions-fade-away","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kosmoderma.com\/kosmoderma_old\/hair-loss-in-your-eyebrows-dont-let-your-expressions-fade-away\/","title":{"rendered":"Hair loss in your Eyebrows- Don’t let your expressions fade away"},"content":{"rendered":"

Chemotherapy<\/strong>
\nSome cancer chemotherapy drugs cause temporary hair loss, which affects all body hair. Hair loss typically begins two to three weeks after the start of chemotherapy. Lost eyebrow hair regrows in the weeks to months following completion of treatment.<\/p>\n

Hypothyroidism<\/strong>
\nHypothyroidism, or an underactive thyroid gland, adversely affects scalp and body hair growth. Thinning of the eyebrows can be a late sign of hypothyroidism. Treatment of hypothyroidism with thyroid hormone replacement medication typically leads to regrowth of lost eyebrow hair.<\/p>\n

Atopic Dermatitis<\/strong>
\nAtopic dermatitis is a form of eczema that causes red, itchy patches of skin. Involvement of the skin around the eyes can lead to swelling, skin inflammation and loss of the eyebrow hairs. The eyebrows often regrow when the condition becomes inactive.<\/p>\n

Alopecia Areata<\/strong>
\nAlopecia areata is a chronic autoimmune disease in which the immune system erroneously attacks the hair follicles, causing inflammation and temporary hair loss, including the eyebrows. Eyebrow hairs usually grow back, but may be a different color or texture than the lost hairs.<\/p>\n

Hansen’s Disease<\/strong>
\nHansen’s disease, also known as leprosy, is an infection of the skin and nerves caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium leprae. The disease often affects the skin of the eyebrow region, leading to loss of sensation and loss of the eyebrow hairs*.<\/p>\n

Other causes that can be tackled<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Over-Plucking<\/strong>
\nTweezing is a seemingly safe method to groom your eyebrows, and the results last longer than shaving. But don’t overdo it! Over-plucking eyebrows is the most common cause of eyebrow hair loss due to ingrown hairs, infections and follicle damage (which could cause hair loss*)<\/p>\n

Nutrient Deficiency<\/strong>
\nGenerally speaking, deficiencies in nutrients that negatively affect the hair on your scalp can also lead to sparse eyebrows.<\/p>\n