Instilled Bimatoprost Ophthalmic Solution in Patients with Eyelash Alopecia Areata

    Blanca Ochoa, Deborah Sah, Gloria Wang, Robert L. Stamper, Vera H. Price
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    Studysummary This study found that while bimatoprost was safe for 16 weeks, it was not effective for eyelash growth in patients with significant loss due to alopecia areata, though some with less loss experienced growth.
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