Eyebrows are an important feature of the face. We spend a lot of time, tweaking them to a perfect shape and believe that eyebrows can define a person’s face dramatically. Some people suffer from loss of eyebrows. It is estimated that three million people every year face eyebrow hair loss. So, what are the reasons for loss of eyebrows?

For starters, the cause of eyebrow hair loss is not solely limited to excessive use of eyebrow scissors and makeup. Usually, autoimmune diseases are responsible. One of the major players in eyebrow hair loss is a disease called Alopecia, which also affects the scalp and other hairy areas.

Alopecia contributes to the loss of eyebrow hair by configuring the immune system to believe that any hair follicle is bacteria. The autoimmune characteristics of the body naturally defend against this and try to protect against this “bacteria” by attacking it at the source.

If Alopecia is causing eyebrow loss, it will take plenty of time for it to grow back again. Loss of eyebrows can also be cause because of stress and poor diet. So if you suffer from this problem of eyebrow loss, you can offset this by eating a well balanced diet and reducing stressful activities.