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Thanks for the great question. Right now, it's anyone's guess what works better on the brows. Well conducted studies have not been done. Let me explain why we have more experience with bimatoprost - sold under the name Latisse. At present there is no FDA approved treatment for thin eyebrows. Clinicians often look to other currently FDA approved treatments for scalp hair or eyelashes in order to find treatments that can be used for the brows. Let's look at a few:BIMATOPROST. It's FDA approved for thin eyelashes so it is often used "off label" for eyebrow growth. Once a drug is FDA approved for one particular use, it can be used off label for another useMINOXIDIL. It's FDA approved for scalp hair loss in men and women so it's often used "off label" for eyebrow growth. Once a drug is FDA approved for one particular use, it can be used "off label" for another useNow back to latanoprost. It is not FDA approved for growing hair - either eyelashes or scalp. It is very similar to bimatoprost and there is no scientific data to suggest it is better or worse that bimatoprost. Because it is not FDA approved right now, it is not the primary "go to" medication for the brows. Hope this helps!
There are still no studies proving that any medications of this class increase the growth if eyebrow hairs. Anectodally, hiwever, I have seen good responses in pTients who have applied Latisse to the brows. I would suggest you select Latisse rather than any other prostoglandin analogue since studies with the eyelashes show best responses with Latisse.Please keep in mind that brow hairs grow much more slowly than eyelashes so you will have to be patient to see any response.
Many of my patients, including my wife, have successfully used Latisse to enhance the growth of their eyebrows. Latisse is the only FDA approved treatment for growing eyelashes so using it for the eyebrows is an "off label" indication. Latisse is a prescription-only solution that has been proven to stimulate the growth of eyelashes within just a few months. Latisse is applied daily with a disposable brush which is included with product and can be used for the eyebrows as well. After three or four months, Latisse can be used much less frequently to maintain longer, thicker lashes.
There is no generic form of Latisse. Usually 1 kit sells for $120. However, you can often find rebates for the product. We instruct patients who to make each kit last 2-3 months, making it pretty affordable and well worth every penny.
Latisse is a product applied to the eyelid margin(the skin side of the eyelid) with the intent of making the eyelashes longer, darker and thicker. While a very small amount of the product can get in the eye and create a little stinging sensation, you should not count on enough of it getting in...
Even though Latisse consists of bimatoprost, which is a glaucoma medication designed to be instilled into the eye, Latisse itself is not supposed to be placed inside the eye. Latisse can irritate the eyelid somewhat but does nothing to the eye itself if used properly.
