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Can I use minoxidil 5% and latisse on my eyelashes?

I used to use latisse for 2 years and my eyelashes were perfect, very long and thick, but I stopped using it 5 months ago and they are very shorts and I've been using latisse for 2 weeks and no results, I'm desperate to have my lashes back so I wanna mix these products to grow faster, is it fine to do this?

Doctor Answers 3

September 11th, 2015

Minoxoidil 5% and Latisse together

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I personally would not recommend using Minoxidil near your eyes. I would stick with the Latisse since that is proven in efficacy and safety. It takes about 8 weeks to start seeing results from Latisse and 16 weeks for full effects. Stick with what is safe.

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F. Victor Rueckl, MD


Las Vegas Dermatologist
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September 12th, 2015

Latisse and Eyelashes and Eyebrows

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Latisse takes 12-16 weeks to start to take effect, i often combine this with PRP topically or injected and get better results.  Take viviscal as well.  Best, Dr. Emer.

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Jason Emer, MD

Jason Emer, MD
Los Angeles Dermatologic Surgeon
4.8 out of 5 stars 207 reviews

October 2nd, 2015

Minoxidil with Latisse

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The combination of minoxidil and Latisse has not been studied. I don't advise use of minoxidil on the eyelids. 

Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD
Vancouver Dermatologist

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