The Efficacy of Latanoprost in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata of Eyelashes and Eyebrows

    November 2009 in “ European Journal of Dermatology ”
    Gita Faghihi, Fateme Andalib, Ali Asilian
    Studysummary This study found that topical latanoprost was not effective in treating alopecia areata in eyebrows and eyelashes.
    Automatically generated from the study's abstract, not written by a person, and not a review of the full paper. Not medical advice or a treatment recommendation. Read the original study, and consult a qualified healthcare professional before changing treatment. Full disclaimer
    Read the full study on jle.com →
    Discuss this study in the Community →

    Research cited in this study 4

    1. Lack of Efficacy of Topical Latanoprost and Bimatoprost Ophthalmic Solutions in Promoting Eyelash Growth in Patients with Alopecia Areata Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 2009
    2. Lack of Efficacy of Topical Latanoprost in the Treatment of Eyebrow Alopecia Areata Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 2005
    3. Prostaglandin Analogs for Hair Growth: Great Expectations Dermatology online journal · 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

    Related research 9

    1. The Effect of Latanoprost 0.005% Solution in the Management of Scalp Alopecia Areata: A Randomized Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Trial Dermatologic Therapy · 2022
    2. Bimatoprost for the Treatment of Eyelash, Eyebrow, and Scalp Alopecia Expert Opinion on Investigational Drugs · 2017
    3. The Biodisposition and Hypertrichotic Effects of Bimatoprost in Mouse Skin Experimental dermatology · 2013
    4. Lack of Efficacy of Topical Latanoprost and Bimatoprost Ophthalmic Solutions in Promoting Eyelash Growth in Patients with Alopecia Areata Yearbook of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery · 2010
    5. Latanoprost in the Treatment of Eyelash Alopecia in Alopecia Areata Universalis Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology · 2009
    6. The Efficacy of Latanoprost in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata of Eyelashes and Eyebrows European Journal of Dermatology · 2009
    7. Lack of Efficacy of Topical Latanoprost and Bimatoprost Ophthalmic Solutions in Promoting Eyelash Growth in Patients with Alopecia Areata Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 2009
    8. Hypertrichosis of the Eyelashes Caused by Bimatoprost Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · 2004
    9. Hypertrichosis of Vellus Hairs in the Malar Region After Unilateral Treatment with Bimatoprost American Journal of Ophthalmology · 2004