eyebrow

Also known as eyebrows

An eyebrow is an area of short hairs above each eye that follows the shape of the lower margin of the brow ridges of some mammals. In humans, eyebrows serve two main functions: first, communication through facial expression, and second, prevention of sweat, water, and other debris from falling down into the eye socket. It is relatively common for people to modify their eyebrows by means of hair removal and makeup.

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An eyebrow is a band of short hairs above each eye that sits along the shape of the brow ridge. In humans, eyebrows serve practical purposes by helping to prevent sweat and debris from entering the eyes, and they also play an important role in communicating emotions through facial expressions.

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Key facts

Anatomy.Name: Eyebrow
Anatomy.Latin: supercilium
Anatomy.Image: Jeremy Cadot's eyebrow.jpg
Anatomy.Caption: An eyebrow and eye
Anatomy.Width: 180px

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Research

5,615 papers

Eyebrow reconstruction.Orbit (Amsterdam, Netherlands) · 2017Figueira E, Wasserbauer S, Wu A et al.DOI: 10.1080/01676830.2017.1337171
Non-Surgical Eyebrow Rejuvenation Techniques: A Review.ReviewJournal of drugs in dermatology : JDD · 2021Nasir W, Aguilera SB, Weiss EDOI: 10.36849/jdd.6188
Eyebrow ptosis.ReviewInternational ophthalmology clinics · 1997Green JP, Goldberg RA, Shorr NDOI: 10.1097/00004397-199703730-00008
The Ideal Eyebrow: Lessons Learnt From the Literature.ReviewAesthetic plastic surgery · 2021Ding ADOI: 10.1007/s00266-020-01920-x
Eyebrow loss: clinical review.ReviewAmerican journal of clinical dermatology · 2007Velez N, Khera P, English JC 3rdDOI: 10.2165/00128071-200708060-00003
Eyebrow surgery.Journal of neurosurgery. Pediatrics · 2008Jallo GIDOI: 10.3171/PED/2008/1/2/144
Eyebrow trichoscopy in leprosy.International journal of dermatology · 2024Ramos-Cavazos CJ, Villarreal-Martinez A, Ocampo-Candiani J et al.DOI: 10.1111/ijd.17069
Eyebrow lifting using multidirectional absorbable thread.Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2023Kim H, Jung J, Choi SW et al.DOI: 10.1111/jocd.15771

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Functions
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==Functions== A number of theories have been proposed to explain the function of the eyebrow in humans. One approach suggests that its main function is to prevent moisture (mostly sweat and rain) from flowing into the eye. Another theory holds that clearly visible eyebrows provided safety from predators when early hominid groups started sleeping on the ground.