27 citations
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July 2018 in “Journal of optometry”
This review discusses the biology, pathophysiology, and management of eyelash anomalies, highlighting the need for more research into eyelash mechanisms and care, and reports no new clinical results.
1 citations
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December 2019 in “Clinical ophthalmology”
This study found that bimatoprost eye drops increased eyelash length, thickness, pigmentation, and the number of eyelashes per follicle in rabbits, without causing inflammation.
This study found that bimatoprost eye drops significantly increased eyelash length, thickness, pigmentation, and the number of eyelashes per follicle in rabbits within one month.
34 citations
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October 2015 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement”
This review synthesizes current knowledge on eyelash hair follicles, highlighting gaps in understanding their biology and proposing future research directions; it reports no new experimental findings.
The user discusses using dutasteride to stop hair loss and bimatoprost for regrowth. They plan to use VEGF with hydrogels for potentially permanent hair follicle improvement and suggest PRP as an alternative.
DLQ01, a prostaglandin F2α analog, shows promise for hair growth by directly stimulating PGE2/PGF receptors without needing conversion, and can be combined with minoxidil and retinoids like tretinoin for enhanced effectiveness. Minoxidil's efficacy may be reduced by COX-1 inhibitors, but using prostaglandin analogs like Latanoprost or Bimatoprost can help maintain its effectiveness.
Oral minoxidil is causing excessive body hair growth, including on the face, back, and shoulders, while not improving scalp hairline. Users suggest laser hair removal and switching to topical minoxidil to manage unwanted hair growth.
The user increased their dutasteride dose from 0.5mg to 3mg daily to address hair thinning, noticing a change in shedding patterns and possibly thicker hair. Other users discuss the effectiveness of different dutasteride doses on DHT levels and suggest staying consistent with the treatment.
A user shared their positive experience with hair regrowth using a topical treatment containing 0.3% finasteride, 7% minoxidil, ketoconazole, and biotin. They noticed results after about three months, experienced some initial shedding, and had minor headaches as a side effect.
glaucoma medication with hair follicle stimulant effects
How does latanoprost work to make eyelashes and possibly scalp hair grow?Studies report that latanoprost, a prostaglandin analog, lengthens the anagen (growth) phase of hair follicles, which is the mechanism given for the eyelash thickening seen in glaucoma patients; on the scalp the evidence is one 16-man pilot study and animal work, so the effect there is unproven.