Latisse stimulates your lashes to grow longer, thicker and (sometimes) darker. Unfortunately it also can darken your skin. The good news is that the darkening is reversible. By stopping use of the drops your skin will return to normal (it may take a few months). However, there are some... more
Latisse causing dark circles under the eyes?
I've been using Latisse for 4 weeks now and I am starting to see my little tiny lashes start to grow but I am also getting dark circles under my eyes which I don't usually have. Is anyone else exhibiting this side effect?
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A: Latisse can cause skin darkening
One of the possible side effects of Latisse is to cause darkening of the skin near where it is applied. This pigmentation is often reversible simply by discontinuing the use of Latisse. Although many physicians recommend the use of Latisse on the lower eyelashes, it is important to realize that it is FDA... more
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7 Apr 2009
I have the same question....I wondered if the darkening would cover the entire upper lid;or, would the darkening be directly above the lash line where product is applied? Do not put on lower lid....
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1 May 2009
Yes. I am experiencing that also. I have been wearing my glasses more lately and didn't notice until I switched to my contact lenses. I hope if revereses in maintenance stage when I reduce to 2-3 times per week?
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19 Jun 2009
After using Lumigan for 6 weeks, I got it too, and it looks awful! It is a slight purple hint around my entire eye, NOT just where I put the Lumigan (I'm very careful), but both on the entire lid and below my eyes as well. It's very frustrating because it looks like I haven't slept in days. This is by far the worst of the Latisse/Lumigan side effects, because it looks like you're sick.