Prostaglandin-Induced Hair Growth

    August 2002 in “ Survey of Ophthalmology ”
    Murray Johnstone, Daniel M. Albert
    Studysummary This study found that latanoprost induces significant growth and pigmentation of lashes and ancillary hairs, with effects mirroring both brief and chronic treatments observed in patients and animal models.
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