learn Bimatoprost a synthetic prostamide used to treat eyelashes also shows promise for stimulating hair growth on scalp
research Recent Progress in Prostaglandin F2a Ethanolamide (Prostamide F2a) Research and Therapeutics 1 citations, January 2013 Bimatoprost treats glaucoma and promotes hair growth, with potential for more medical uses.
research Recent Progress in Prostaglandin F2α Ethanolamide (Prostamide F2α) Research and Therapeutics 43 citations, July 2013 in “Pharmacological reviews” New research on prostamide F2α has led to treatments for glaucoma and eyelash growth and may have more medical uses.
research Bimatoprost for the Treatment of Eyelash, Eyebrow, and Scalp Alopecia 38 citations, March 2017 in “Expert Opinion on Investigational Drugs” Bimatoprost is promising for treating some types of hair loss but needs more testing for androgenetic alopecia.
research Hypertrichosis of the Eyelashes Caused by Bimatoprost 65 citations, November 2004 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Bimatoprost can cause excessive eyelash growth.
research Emerging Treatments in Alopecia 47 citations, October 2014 in “Expert Opinion on Emerging Drugs” New alopecia treatments aim for better results and fewer side effects.