Latanoprost in the treatment of eyelash alopecia in alopecia areata universalis
April 2010
in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”
TLDR Latanoprost can effectively treat eyelash hair loss, with 45% of patients showing hair regrowth and no reported side effects.
In a study conducted 13 years ago, 54 subjects with alopecia areata universalis, a condition causing hair loss in the eyelashes, were tested with latanoprost treatment. 44 subjects received latanoprost along with standard treatments, while 10 were in a control group. After 2 years, 45% of the patients showed acceptable responses, with 17.5% experiencing complete regrowth, 27.5% moderate regrowth, 30% slight regrowth, and 25% showing no response. No side effects were reported. The researchers concluded that latanoprost could be an effective treatment for eyelash alopecia areata.
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