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    Eyelash Growth from Application of Bimatoprost in Gel Suspension to the Base of the Eyelashes

    May 2010 in “ Ophthalmology ”
    Sara T. Wester, Wendy W. Lee, Wei Shi
    Studysummary Bimatoprost gel makes eyelashes grow longer, but may cause side effects and should be monitored by an eye doctor.
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    Research cited in this study 4

    1. Hypertrichosis of the Eyelashes Caused by Bimatoprost Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · 2004
    2. Effect of Latanoprost on Hair Growth in the Bald Scalp of the Stump-Tailed Macaque: A Pilot Study 2002
    3. 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
    4. Activation of Cytoprotective Prostaglandin Synthase-1 by Minoxidil as a Possible Explanation for Its Hair Growth-Stimulating Effect Journal of Investigative Dermatology · 1997

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