Latisse Causing Dark Circles Under the Eyes?

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 tricks to avoiding pigmentation. First, try to keep the Latisse from getting onto your skin, other than at the base of the lashes. You can do this by: Use the applicators that come with the Latisse... more

I have dispensed over 3000 Latisse (and previously Lumigan) bottles over the last 3 years and have rarely see darkening of the skin (less than 1%.)  I feel this is in a large part due to the very fine eyeliner brush we give to our patients with each Latisse purchase.  This reusable brush has a much smaller tip and allows for more exact coverage of Latisse to the base of the eyelashes.  By using less product and only applying it to the base of the lashes,... more

I don't think there is any relation. In the FDA studies of Latisse, which is the same product as the glaucoma drug Lumigan, the only "warning" about pigmentation was a very low potential for some pigment changes along the eyelash line. I have not seen this in either Latisse or Lumigan use.

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 approved only for use on the upper eyelashes. Darkening of the skin below the eyes may have other causes other than the use of Latisse. If you are experiencing pigmentation, or skin... more

Latisse is known to cause some patients to have skin darkening in the area where it is applied. It is important only to apply Latisse with the applicators given in the packaging and to only apply one drop at a time. Use a tissue to blot any excess Latisse. Do not apply Latisse to your lower eyelashes/lids. If you are experiencing dark circles under your eyes, make sure that you are not applying too much or too often and that the product is not transferring to your lower eyelids... more