Gillian Robinson-Warner, Ashleigh Bellamy, Gail Cherry-Peppers*, Cheryl E Fryer, Alphonzo Davidson, Shakeya Mundey, Magda Barini-Garcia, Priti Lotlikar, Geetanjeli Sheogobind, Gretchen Peppers, Gianna Muse, Phyllicia Hemphill, Arianna Berry, Maliika Tracey, Jelani Thompson, Taylor Spruill and Sydney Tompkins

Howard University College of Dentistry, Restorative Department, USA

*Corresponding Author: Gail Cherry-Peppers, Howard University College of Dentistry, Restorative Department, USA.

Received: May 02, 2024; Published: May 16, 2024

Abstract

Dental and medical providers work hard to provide the best care for patients while avoiding risk-bearing practices. Healthcare professionals, performing or participating in the operative process, are aware that it is essential to adhere to aseptic practices in intraoperative settings. Wearing false eyelashes while participating in clinical and surgical services may be a gateway for possible infection. This paper explores the question if wearing false eyelashes in clinical settings is appropriate and it will also highlight implications for providing care using aseptic techniques in operative settings. Is wearing false eyelashes while performing clinical procedures an opportunity to increase the likelihood of infections caused by false eyelashes germs? This paper also assesses the rationale for healthcare professionals to wear false eyelashes while performing clinically-related procedures.

Keywords: False Eyelashes; Fake Eyelashes; Falsies and Complications; Wearing False Eyelashes and Clinical Procedures; Adverse Outcomes and Eye Infections

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Citation

Citation: Gail Cherry-Peppers., et al. “The Perils of Continuous Wearing of False Eyelashes in Clinical Settings".Acta Scientific Dental Sciences 8.6 (2024): 17-20.

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