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Effect of Latisse on White Lashes of Vitiligo Patient?

asked 2 years ago by rami
Latest answer by Sandy Martin, MD
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Tags: eyelashes, vitiligo

I had vitiligo a few years ago and it is stable now. On my left eye, I still have white lashes because of vitiligo. Can Latisse retain the dark color of the white lashes?

Will the effect be permanent since that is my original natural state? The company doesn't give any answer or comment about that. I will really appreciate your advice

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Latisse, Vitiligo, and the Color of Eyelashes

You describe a dermatologic condition that causes nearly chalk-white patches on the skin (Vitiligo) in certain areas which on occassion may be associated with streaks of white hair or even white eyelashes (poliosis or leukotrichia). This disorder is felt to be immunologic in origin. Latisse has not been specifically tested in patients with white eyelashes, as far as I know. Latisse is an ophthalmic medication that is applied to the base of the eyelashes of the upper eyelid, using a supplied... more
Sandy Martin, MD

Fort Myers Dermatologist

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