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GlossaryLatanoprost (Xalatan)

medication used to treat high eye pressure and promote eyelash growth

Latanoprost is a medication primarily used to treat high pressure inside the eye, such as in glaucoma or ocular hypertension. It is a prostaglandin analog that works by increasing the outflow of fluid from the eye, thereby reducing intraocular pressure. Additionally, Latanoprost has been observed to promote eyelash growth, which has led to its off-label use in some cosmetic applications.

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glaucoma medication with hair follicle stimulant effects

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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.

Hypertrichosis and Increased Pigmentation of Eyelashes and Adjacent Hair in the Region of the Ipsilateral Eyelids of Patients Treated with Unilateral Topical Latanoprost

research Hypertrichosis and Increased Pigmentation of Eyelashes and Adjacent Hair in the Region of the Ipsilateral Eyelids of Patients Treated with Unilateral Topical Latanoprost

216 citations, October 1997 in “American Journal of Ophthalmology”

Using the eye pressure medication latanoprost can cause excessive hair growth and darker eyelashes on the treated eye.

research Prostaglandin-Induced Hair Growth

162 citations, August 2002 in “Survey of Ophthalmology”

Latanoprost can make eyelashes longer, thicker, and darker.

research Hypertrichosis Induced by Latanoprost

39 citations, April 2001 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Latanoprost, a glaucoma medication, caused excessive eyelid hair growth in many patients.

research Lack of Efficacy of Topical Latanoprost in the Treatment of Eyebrow Alopecia Areata

36 citations, November 2005 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Topical latanoprost doesn't effectively regrow hair in severe eyebrow alopecia areata cases.

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community Latanoprost Availability – Canada

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Latanoprost for hair loss is available in Canada at Ford's Family Pharmacy in New Brunswick, with up to 0.03% concentration, six times stronger than glaucoma medication Xalatan.