Egemba Chininso, popularly known as Aproko Doctor, has explained the effects of constantly fixing eyelash extensions without precaution and the side effects they can cause.
The medical doctor did not say women should not fix their eyelashes. Instead, he listed the side effects of fixing eyelash extensions without proper care, which include redness, itching and swelling. He also said that tiny organisms, which people cannot see with the ordinary eyes, live inside fixed eyelashes.
Ukrainian Doctors Finds Mites on 24 Out of 25 Women Who Fix Eyelash Extensions Regularly
Aproko Doctor stated that doctors in Ukraine carried out research on 25 young women who fix eyelash extension regularly. The doctors found mites living on the lashes of 24 of them, and 18 of those women showed signs of the problem the mites cause. Doctors call the mite demodex. 
“Doctors have found out that there are tiny things living inside of them because in September this year doctors from Ukraine actually presented a new study. It showed that among 25 young women who fix lashes regularly, 24 of the 25 had tiny mites living on top of the lash,” he said.
“And 18 of them had signs of the problem that these mites cause, which are itching, redness and swelling. Some people even have crust at the root of the lashes. The name of the mite is demodex.”
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Demodex Blepharitis Can Leave Edges of Your Eyelids Swollen and Itchy
Aproko Doctor noted that the problem starts when the mites multiply too much. When they do, they cause a condition known as demodex blepharitis, which makes the edges of your eyelids swollen and itchy.
He also made it known that natural eyelashes work like nets in front of the eyes. The job of the natural lash is to catch dust and some insects before they enter your eye.
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How to Clean, Remove and Rest Your Eyelash Extensions to Avoid Mites
To avoid mites when you fix eyelashes, follow these steps:
- Clean your lashes at least twice a day. You can use a gentle eyelid gel that contains no preservatives, or you can get an eyelash brush to clean the fixed lashes.
- Do not drag the lashes out when you remove them. Use a special oil or a proper remover. Put it on so the lashes come off easily.
- Do not fix lashes all the time. Some women believe their bodies will not be fine if they have not fixed lashes, but they should break that habit.
- Stop sharing eyelashes. Sharing lashes passes things from one person to another.
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What Lash Technicians, Clients Must Do Before and After Fixing Eyelash Extension
All lash technicians must wash their hands and tools properly, so they do not transfer germs from one person to another.
If the glue makes your eyes red or swollen, you may have an allergy, so stop using that glue. If you experience any of these issues with your eyes, speak to a doctor or a health practitioner first.
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