Can I buy Latisse if I have alopecia and my lashes are gone?

Latisse is effective for growing lashes, and if your follicles are still intact, then the product should work for you. Please see a doctor to determine whether it is suitable for you.

yes you should be able to purchase latisse from a physician.  In our clinic we have treated alopecia and loss of eyelashes, eyebrows with latisse.  Although not perfect, there was a visible improvement after a few weeks of latisse

Latisse can be used in the setting of alopecia.  If your hair follicles are viable, Latisse may be of benefit.  It is worth a try! Good luck.

We have only experience with one alopecia patient who was on a clinical trial for  bimataprost for 6 weeks.  She did not have result on bimataprost but when we tested her on MD Lash Factor for 6 weeks she had positive responsive.   It is possible that for alopecia patient it will take longer to see result than non-alopecia patient and that she would have had result on bimataprost had she extended her usage for longer duration. 

Latisse is being
evaluated for several types of alopecia so there is no reason not to try it on
your alopecia that you are describing. It is considered an off-label use
anywhere but the eyelashes but we know from early work that it seems to be
making a significant benefit in many.



I would consult a board-certified
dermatologist or plastic surgeon or oculoplastic surgeon and make sure that
someone is monitoring your condition and making sure that everything is going
the way it should while on treatment.



You have alopecia – it
sounds like areata but may or may not be – so I would suggest a dermatologist
to make sure that this is handled correctly as well.

As long as the hair follicle has not been damaged, you may try latisse. Ensure that you use according your physician's protocols and let him or her know if you have any irritation.

You can try Latisse as long as the hair follicle is not damaged then it will work. The product does not make more hair grow, it makes the current hair fuller and longer. Once stopping the use of the product, the hair will go back to its previous look. You should consult a doctor in your area and let him examine you and understand your medical history and then a plan can be determined that would best suit your needs.

Thank you for your question. It is fine for you to use Latisse however you will want to discontinue use if you develope any irritation due to the product. Latisse only works on follicles that have not been damaged, it extends the life of the growth cycle.Best Wishes,Pablo Prichard

It's safe to try using Latisse on your eyelids, as that is the FDA-approved use. As long as your hair follicles have potential to grow hair, it will grow. However, alopecia often causes damage to hair follicles, which can prevent hair growth with Latisse. I recommend seeing your dermatologist to discuss treating your alopecia - successful treatment means that your hair will start growing again, and you may not even need Latisse.Good luck!

There are only a few clinical studies examining the use of Latisse for alopecia areata when all the lashes are missing. The data suggests that when there are some lashes still present, Latisse has the best chance of helping the lashes grow. When all the lashes are missing, the chances of success are much lower.