Most Women Who Regularly Use Eyelash Extensions May Get Skin Mites

FRIDAY, Sept. 11, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Eyelash extensions can give you fuller lashes — but a new study warns they may create a welcoming environment for something you definitely don't want: skin mites.

"Eyelash extensions are an extremely popular cosmetic procedure among young women because they provide the appearance of longer and fuller eyelashes without the need for mascara," said Dr. Tetiana Zhmud of the opthalmology department at the National Pirogov Memorial Medical University in Ukraine.