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Developed Splash Of White Eyelashes. Is It Normal?

my grandson is 12years old and has developed a slash of white eyelashes on each eye that are centered perfectively in the same spot on each eyelash,is this normal,thank you
Mon, 25 Jun 2012
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Dear Friend,

Development of white eye lashes at a young age is not a common phenomenon. Possibility of malnutrition, thyroid abnormality, eyelash infections has to be ruled out. please consult your physician and ophthalmologist in this regard. Take care.
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Developed Splash Of White Eyelashes. Is It Normal?

Dear Friend, Development of white eye lashes at a young age is not a common phenomenon. Possibility of malnutrition, thyroid abnormality, eyelash infections has to be ruled out. please consult your physician and ophthalmologist in this regard. Take care.