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 The Prostamide-Related Glaucoma Therapy, Bimatoprost, Offers a Novel Approach for Treating Scalp Alopecias 53 citations, October 2012 in “The FASEB Journal” Bimatoprost, a glaucoma medication, may also help treat hair loss.
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 Long-Term Safety and Efficacy of Bimatoprost Solution 0.03% Application to the Eyelid Margin for the Treatment of Idiopathic and Chemotherapy-Induced Eyelash Hypotrichosis: A Randomized Controlled Trial 38 citations, October 2014 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Bimatoprost solution is effective and safe for long-term use in treating eyelash thinning.