I use an eyelash curler (my eyelashes will get pulled out sometimes), and I've noticed that I get bald patches in the same two spots. They grow back sometimes (I think). I'm worried that I've permanently damaged my follicles in these spots, because they have been bald for awhile now. How can I tell if the follicle is permanently damaged? Will latisse help me grow back my lashes in these spots? If I use latisse and they grow back, when I stop using it will the bald patches come back?
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Hi, thanks for your question. Bimatoprost is the active ingredient used in the treatment of glaucoma and also enhances eyelash growth. Latisse has essentially the same formula as Lumigan, Allergan's eyedrops for glaucoma. However, Latisse actually has a slightly higher concentration of...
We have had several patients over the years use Latisse on their eyebrows to help with regrowth. However, after 6 months maximum growth is reached. Minoxidil could also help. I have seen PRP injections also help with regrowth of hair but is costly. As far as vitamins go Biotin helps with skin, ...
Latisse® use may cause darkening of the eyelid skin which may be reversible. Latisse® use may also cause increased brown pigmentation of the colored part of the eye which is likely to be permanent. While very infrequent, increased iris pigmentation has occurred when Latisse® was administered. In...
