Treatment of Eyebrow Hypotrichosis Using Bimatoprost: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Vehicle-Controlled Pilot Study

    April 2013 in “ Dermatologic surgery ”
    Kenneth Beer, Hillary Julius, Monica Dunn, Fred Wilson
    Studysummary In this study, daily application of bimatoprost 0.03% ophthalmic solution for 9 months significantly improved eyebrow appearance in individuals with mild to moderate eyebrow hypotrichosis, without observed side effects.
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