A Rare Complication From Prostaglandin Analogue Therapy

    R. Mukhopadhyay, Andrew Plumb
    Studysummary This case report describes a rare complication of prostaglandin analogue eye drops for glaucoma, where a patient experienced extensive unwanted malar hair growth, leading to potential therapy discontinuation.
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    1. Influence of Prostaglandin F2α and Its Analogues on Hair Regrowth and Follicular Melanogenesis in a Murine Model Experimental dermatology · 2005
    2. Hypertrichosis of Vellus Hairs in the Malar Region After Unilateral Treatment with Bimatoprost American Journal of Ophthalmology · 2004
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    4. Effect of Latanoprost on Hair Growth in the Bald Scalp of the Stump-Tailed Macaque: A Pilot Study 2002