A Nigerian doctor at Mushin General
Hospital, Dr Ayopo Adeyemi has revealed the dangers of wearing faux lashes
The new trend of fixing lashes has
been widely adopted by many Nigerian ladies as a beauty enhancer and fashion
necessity - It turns out the fashion is more dangerous than perceived to its
subscribers Nigerian medical practitioner, Dr Ayopo Adeyemi has warned women on
the dangers of fixing faux lashes. Dr Adeyemi revealed the harmful effects
while speaking to News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on May 27. According to her, the
fashion trend has been adopted by millions of women in Nigeria despite the
mind-bugging consequences. Speaking on the health implications, Adeyemi shared
that some of the adverse effects of the beauty trend include corneal abrasions
or ulcers, damage of the natural eyelashes and eye sensitivity. Ayopo revealed
that the natural lashes have a way of preventing dirt, sweat, bacteria and
other foreign materials from entering into the eye by trapping and keeping out
anything that comes near but the presence of a foreign object such as fake
lashes, does the opposite and causes more harm than good
Many Nigerian celebrities are also
guilty for adopting the proven harmful style. BBNaija's Cee C is well known for
her love for the feather eye shade.
Dr adeyemi who works with Mushin
General Hospital in Lagos said: " The use of harmful chemicals on the
eyelashes can cause them to fall out quicker than they naturally would and it
is also dangerous when tools to be used come in close proximity to the eye.
“Artificial eyelashes can cause trauma to the eye either through the glue and
other materials used or unprofessional operators; there could be introduction
of microbes into the eye causing conjunctivitis of all types. The lashes
themselves can cause allergic conjunctivitis trapping and retaining dirt around
the eye.” She further advised ladies to stay away from the ill-fashion and stated
they retain their natural ones and find means to keep it healthy.
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