Yes, the eyelashes fall is normal when it occurs from time to time because it is part of the process of renewing the lashes. Every 3 to 5 months the eyelash falls and another one is born in its place.
When falling eyelashes lead to failures or the total lack of these (madarose or ciliary alopecia) means that there is some problem. The causes of falling eyelashes can be varied, such as inflammation of the eyelids (blepharitis), allergy to makeup and pollution. In some cases, the eyelashes fall may be due to diseases such as hypothyroidism, lupus, alopecia areata, shingles, malnutrition, syphilis, leprosy, drug abuse and tumors.
With the treatment of the cause of the fall can recover the eyelashes. In cases where drug treatment can not correct the loss, some surgical techniques may lessen the problem.
The general practitioner will be able to diagnose and treat the cause of falling eyelashes or refer to the specialist when necessary.
