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Bimatoprost

also Latisse

Prostaglandin eye drop used for glaucoma and eyelash growth

Bimatoprost, sold under the brand name Lumigan among others, is a medication used to treat high pressure inside the eye including glaucoma. Specifically it is used for open angle glaucoma when other agents are not sufficient. It may also be used to increase the size of the eyelashes. It is used as an eye drop and effects generally occur within four hours.

Information, not medical advice. Talk to a licensed doctor or pharmacist before starting or changing a treatment.

Research 10

  1. Preparation of topical bimatoprost with enhanced skin infiltration and <i>in vivo</i> hair regrowth efficacy in androgenic alopeciaDrug Delivery · 2022 · 24 citations
  2. Enhancing hair regrowth in Alopecia areata: the power duo of CO2 fractional laser and BimatoprostArchives of Dermatological Research · 2025 · 3 citations
  3. Hypertrichosis of vellus hairs of the malar region after unilateral treatment with bimatoprostAmerican Journal of Ophthalmology · 2004 · 40 citations
  4. From Eye Care to Hair Growth: BimatoprostPharmaceuticals · 2024 · 14 citations
  5. [Bimatoprost promotes hair growth of reconstructed hair follicles in mice through activation of the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway].National Medical Journal of China · 2021 · 2 citations
  6. Bimatoprost in the treatment of eyelash hypotrichosisClinical ophthalmology · 2010 · 89 citations
  7. Spanlastic-laden nanogel as a plausible platform for dermal delivery of bimatoprost with superior cutaneous deposition and hair regrowth efficiency in androgenic alopeciaInternational Journal of Pharmaceutics X · 2024 · 13 citations
  8. Topical Treatment of Eyebrow Hypotrichosis with Bimatoprost 0.03% Solution: Case Report and Literature ReviewCureus · 2018 · 13 citations
  9. In Vivo Study of Topical Bimatoprost, Latanoprost, Travoprost in Comparison with Minoxidil on Hair Growth in C57BL/6 MiceIndian Dermatology Online Journal · 2026
  10. Bimatoprost for the treatment of eyelash, eyebrow and scalp alopeciaExpert Opinion on Investigational Drugs · 2017 · 63 citations
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Posts 20

  1. Has anyone seen results with latanoprost? And at what dose?Reddit · 25 Feb 2026
  2. Bimatoprost (Latisse)?Reddit · 27 Feb 2014
  3. Upcoming and current hair growth stimulants (2026)Reddit · 15 Feb 2026
  4. Experience with Latisse? (bimatoprost)Reddit · 2 Oct 2019
  5. Does hair become dependent on latanoprost like it does with minoxidil?Reddit · 27 Feb 2026
  6. Is Anyone using Latanoprost at all?Reddit · 27 Mar 2024
  7. If PP405 doesn't work then why would Pelage continue with trials?Reddit · 27 Jul 2026
  8. My dermatologist didn't give me finasteride and instead gave me latanoprost and some creamReddit · 22 Oct 2021
  9. PP405: Regrows Hair In 8 Weeks. Is This The Miracle Cure?Reddit · 1 Feb 2026
  10. oral minoxidil eyelashes / eyebrow growth feedbackReddit · 14 May 2023
  11. Bimatoprost research- does anyone where to buy the powder?Reddit · 21 Sept 2021
  12. Topical bimatoprost or latanoprostReddit · 23 Feb 2025
  13. Has anyone used latanoprost either alone or compounded with minoxidil?Reddit · 3 Oct 2024
  14. Will Latanoprost EYE DROPS work on scalp?Reddit · 18 Feb 2022
  15. does anyone have a Source for generic latisseReddit · 8 Aug 2021
  16. How to use Bimatoprost/LatanoprostReddit · 4 Sept 2021
  17. New Latanoprost-Based Formula Used by Hollywood CelebritiesReddit · 28 Dec 2022
  18. latanoprost, minoxidil and biotin 3/20/23 vs 5/21/23 same spotReddit · 21 May 2023
  19. Bimatoprost vs Latanoprost for scalp hair growthReddit · 15 Mar 2026
  20. Has anyone heard of Latanoprost? Apparently it affects the anagen phase like minReddit · 22 Jul 2023
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