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Ingredients → Bimatoprost
Bimat
Topical Medication
C25H37NO4
TARGETS:
Hair growth cycle
Melanin production
BENEFITS:
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Increases eyelash length
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Increases eyelash fullness
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Makes eyelashes darker
2013
Patient-Reported Outcomes of Bimatoprost for Eyelash Growth: Results From a Randomized, Double-Masked, Vehicle-Controlled, Parallel-Group Study
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Aesthetic Surgery Journal
2013
Treatment of Eyebrow Hypotrichosis Using Bimatoprost: A Randomized, Double‐Blind, Vehicle‐Controlled Pilot Study
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Dermatologic Surgery
2012
Eyelash growth in subjects treated with bimatoprost: A multicenter, randomized, double-masked, vehicle-controlled, parallel-group study
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Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
2010
Bimatoprost in the treatment of eyelash hypotrichosis.
Clinical Ophthalmology
2010
Enhancing the Growth of Natural Eyelashes: The Mechanism of Bimatoprost‐Induced Eyelash Growth
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Dermatologic Surgery
SIDE EFFECTS
The most common side effects of Latisse (bimatoprost ophthalmic topical solution) are mild eye discomfort, dry or watery eyes, mild eye redness or puffy eyelids. Other side effects include skin darkening, eye irritation, eye dryness, gradual change in the color of your eyes or eyelids, and redness of the eyelids. Allergic reaction to this medication is rare. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include hives, difficulty breathing, and swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop using Latisse and call your doctor if you have severe burning or itching of your eyes, severe redness or swelling in or around your eye, vision problems, eye pain, seeing halos around lights, oozing or discharge from your eye; or increased sensitivity to light.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Contact your dermatology provider for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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