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Prostaglandin eye drop used for glaucoma and eyelash growth

Can a lash-growth serum like bimatoprost actually work for your scalp? Bimatoprost (Latisse) is FDA-approved only for eyelashes, not the scalp. In the larger of two Allergan phase 2 scalp trials, every bimatoprost formulation gave smaller hair-count gains than minoxidil 5%; the results were posted to ClinicalTrials.gov but never published in a journal, and scalp use remains off-label and experimental.
Are there risks in using bimatoprost on your hairline? Bimatoprost is approved only for eyelashes; hairline use is off-label and untested. Near the eyes it can darken the iris, a change its label says is likely to be permanent.
What do the latest studies say about bimatoprost for scalp hair growth? Bimatoprost is approved only for eyelashes; a single 30-person pilot reported better results than a topical steroid on patches of alopecia areata, but the two registered Allergan trials in male pattern hair loss were never published and never taken further, so scalp use stays off-label and experimental.

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Prostaglandin eye drop used for glaucoma

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community Given that PGE2 is so difficult to get (dont have any group buy and have not found any reliable source), have anyone tried latisse(bimatoprost) for hair growth ?

4 upvotes 7 years ago

Latisse (bimatoprost) is discussed as a potential treatment for hair growth due to difficulty obtaining PGE2. Users also mention concerns about sourcing reliable products from China.

community Bimatoprost (Latisse)?

5 upvotes 12 years ago

Bimatoprost (Latisse) may help with hair thinning but is expensive and less effective than minoxidil or finasteride. Combining treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and possibly RU58841 could be more effective for hair loss.

community Topical bimatoprost or latanoprost

in Product 11 upvotes 1 year ago

OP is considering adding topical bimatoprost or latanoprost to their hair loss treatment, which already includes oral minoxidil, and is seeking reliable sources for these products. Users discuss the effectiveness and sourcing of these treatments, with some using bimatoprost for both hairline and eyelashes, and others planning to use latanoprost mixed with finasteride.

community Starting Bimatoprost! Hair time

in Product 36 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation is about using Bimatoprost for hair growth, with concerns about potential side effects like eye color change and fat atrophy. Users discuss combining it with other treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride, and sourcing Bimatoprost in bulk.

community Starting a topical stack my derm suggested, would like y'alls opinion on it. Bimatoprast 0.03%, Dut 0.1%, Min 7%, Treinoin 0.015%

in Chat 2 upvotes 1 year ago

A user is considering a topical hair loss treatment with Bimatoprost 0.03%, Dutasteride 0.1%, Minoxidil 7%, and Tretinoin 0.015%, and is unsure about adding oral finasteride due to potential side effects. Another user suggests microneedling and mentions the benefits of a high protein and omega-3 diet for hair health.

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research Long-term safety and efficacy of Latisse (bimatoprost 0.03% solution) for treatment of eyelash hypotrichosis in subjects with chemotherapy induced and idiopathic hypotrichosis

March 2012 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Latisse is safe and effective for long-term eyelash growth in people with thin eyelashes from chemotherapy or unknown causes.

research Instilled bimatoprost ophthalmic solution in patients with eyelash alopecia areata

30 citations , August 2009 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”

This study found that while bimatoprost was safe for 16 weeks, it was not effective for eyelash growth in patients with significant loss due to alopecia areata, though some with less loss experienced growth.

research Topical bimatoprost for the treatment of eyebrow hypotrichosis.

11 citations , January 2012 in “PubMed”

This case report suggests that topical bimatoprost may promote eyebrow hair growth, as observed in a patient with eyebrow hypotrichosis, but lacks broader published scientific evidence.

research Fractional Resurfacing and Topical Bimatoprost for the Treatment of Laser Induced Postinflammatory Hypopigmentation on the Lower Extremities

4 citations , September 2017 in “Dermatologic surgery”

This article contains no new research findings or results.

research A PROSPECTIVE CASE SERIES OF EYEBROWS ALOPECIA AREATA TREATMENT WITH 20% TCA APPLICATION ALONG WITH TOPICAL BIMATOPROST SOLUTION AT SHADAN INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES.

July 2023 in “GLOBAL JOURNAL FOR RESEARCH ANALYSIS”

This study explored a new treatment approach using 20% TCA application with topical bimatoprost solution for managing alopecia areata of the eyebrows in cases where traditional treatments failed, offering a potential additional option for difficult cases.

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