Hirsutism Following the Use of Bimatoprost Eyedrops for Glaucoma
July 2014
in “
Journal of pharmacology and pharmacotherapeutics
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A 62-year-old female with primary open-angle glaucoma developed hirsutism, specifically hair growth on her chin and upper lip, after six months of using bimatoprost eyedrops. Despite achieving target intraocular pressures, the unwanted hair growth persisted even after discontinuing the drug. This case highlighted hirsutism as a rare but significant side effect of prostaglandin analogues, which are commonly used for glaucoma treatment. The study emphasized the need for doctors to be aware of this potential side effect, especially in patients with pre-existing mild localized hypertrichosis.
