Lack of Efficacy of Topical Latanoprost and Bimatoprost Ophthalmic Solutions in Promoting Eyelash Growth in Patients with Alopecia Areata

    March 2009 in “ Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology ”
    Ingrid Roseborough, Hester H. Lee, Jennifer Chwalek … Vera H. Price
    Studysummary This study found that latanoprost and bimatoprost, when applied cutaneously to the eyelids, did not induce appreciable eyelash regrowth in patients with alopecia areata over 16 weeks.
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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
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    3. Cutaneous Latanoprost in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata Eye · 2003
    4. Hypertrichosis and Increased Pigmentation of Eyelashes and Adjacent Hair in the Region of the Ipsilateral Eyelids of Patients Treated with Unilateral Topical Latanoprost American Journal of Ophthalmology · 1997

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