I have a chemotherapy patient who after her chemotherapy several years ago lost much of her eyelashes and never had much hair growth return. She then used Latisse and within one month noticed lash growth. She now has very full thick eyelashes and is amazed at the results. With its minimal side effects... more
Latisse for bald eyelids?
I am interested in finding out if Latisse would work to grow my eyelashes. I am 48 years old and have almost no lashes. When I was a teenager I rubbed my eyes and pulled my lashes for some time and as a result, they stopped growing back.
I have tried a few over the counter lash growth products and although they do seem to encourage some growth, my lashes never really fill in or get very long. Would Latisse be something that could help me or are there other treatments for my problem?
2 answers to “Latisse for bald eyelids?”
A: Might Help
Provided that the matrix of the hair bulb is viable, Latisse would be worth trying. It is a relatively safe drug and I do not see the harm of trying it. If the matrix is scarred or too damaged, I doubt whther it would work.
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5 posts
7 Jun 2009
OMG! My eyelids were bald from pulling. When hairs would start to grow in I would pull them out again. I just started Latisse 1 day ago and I already see little hairs starting to grow. I don't think my matrix is damaged or scarred. If you have little stubs then you should be fine but if you've been bald for years with no growth at all then I agree with the doc your lashes may never grow back. Good luck!
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14 Jul 2009
I'AM 45 AND HAVE HAD ALOPECIA SINCE MY SON WAS BORN IN 1999. I ALSO HAVE MS SINCE 1997. AT FIRST I HAD ALOPECIA TOTALIS, HAIR GROWS AND FALLS OUT. CURRENTLY I HAVE ALOPECIA AREATA HAIR ONLY GROWS IN PATCHES.