What are the dangers of using minoxidil on eyebrows & eyelashes?

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Jennifer Krejci, MD · Answer

Latisse was the first product approved to increase hair growth of the eyelashes. I have some patients who have tried this on their eyebrows and have had seen improvement.  Latisse was originally used IN the eye to treat glaucoma so we know that this is safe for that area.  Minoxidil is not. The skin around the eye is very sensitive and more prone to irritation and allergies than the scalp. I have only had a few patients try minoxidil to their eyebrows but I can't say that I think it is very effective.  Since this is very close to the eye it is not really advisable

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

This medication should not get into the eyes as it is a strong irritant. I would not recommend it in either location

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