Bimatoprost in the Treatment of Eyelash Hypotrichosis

    April 2010 in “ Clinical ophthalmology ”
    Simon K. Law
    Studysummary This article reviews the use of bimatoprost for eyelash hypotrichosis and reports its effectiveness in promoting eyelash growth but highlights uncertain efficacy in cases of eyelash alopecia areata.
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    Research cited in this study 21

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