Hypertrichosis of the Malar Areas and Poliosis of the Eyelashes Caused by Latanoprost

July 2014 in “ Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas ”

Selçuk Özyurt, G. Seyman Çetinkaya

hypertrichosis poliosis latanoprost prostaglandin F₂ alpha anagen phase eyelash follicles primary open-angle glaucoma ocular hypertension vellus hairs excessive hair growth whitening of eyelashes Xalatan prostaglandin analog growth phase eyelash roots glaucoma high eye pressure fine hairs

Studysummary Latanoprost eye drops caused excessive hair growth and eyelash whitening in a woman.

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research A Rare Complication From Prostaglandin Analogue Therapy

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This case report describes a rare complication of prostaglandin analogue eye drops for glaucoma, where a patient experienced extensive unwanted malar hair growth, leading to potential therapy discontinuation.

research Topical Prostaglandin F2α Analog Induced Poliosis

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research Hypertrichosis of Vellus Hairs in the Malar Region After Unilateral Treatment with Bimatoprost

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This case report found that topical bimatoprost in a female Hispanic patient with glaucoma led to increased hair growth and pigmentation in the malar region, which resolved after discontinuing use and epilation.

research Prostaglandin-Induced Hair Growth

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research Hypertrichosis Induced by Latanoprost

39 citations , April 2001 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

This article reviews the side effects of topical latanoprost therapy, particularly the hypertrichosis and pigmentation changes of eyelashes and nearby skin, and reports no new clinical results.

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research Hypertrichosis and Increased Pigmentation of Eyelashes and Adjacent Hair in the Region of the Ipsilateral Eyelids of Patients Treated with Unilateral Topical Latanoprost

216 citations , October 1997 in “American Journal of Ophthalmology”

This study found that unilateral topical latanoprost use for glaucoma was associated with hypertrichosis and increased pigmentation of eyelashes in the treated eye compared to the untreated eye.