7 citations
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May 2013 in “Optometry and vision science” This case report observed increased eyelash growth in a trichotillomania patient using bimatoprost 0.03% solution over four months.
162 citations
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August 2002 in “Survey of Ophthalmology” 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.
3 citations
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January 2014 in “Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery” This study found that full-thickness eyelid excision typically does not affect the number of eyelashes postoperatively, suggesting an increase in the growth phase of remaining follicles.
15 citations
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November 2009 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This case study describes a 16-year-old girl with alopecia areata affecting her eyelashes and eyebrows, who showed very limited response to treatment with topical mometasone furoate and subsequent partial hair loss upon stopping the treatment.
29 citations
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May 2010 in “Ophthalmology” Bimatoprost gel makes eyelashes grow longer, but may cause side effects and should be monitored by an eye doctor.
