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Bimatoprost 0.03% gel for cosmetic eyelash growth and enhancement.

Authors :
Woodward JA
Haggerty CJ
Stinnett SS
Williams ZY
Source :
Journal of cosmetic dermatology [J Cosmet Dermatol] 2010 Jun; Vol. 9 (2), pp. 96-102.
Publication Year :
2010

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate a bimatoprost gel for enhancing eyelash growth, adverse effects, and change in intraocular pressure (IOP).<br />Methods: Prospective, double-masked, randomized controlled study. Fifty-two patients without ocular disease were assigned a control or bimatoprost 0.03% gel to apply to the eyelid margin once a day.<br />Results: The adjusted mean change in eyelash length from baseline to 6 months was 0.77 mm in the bimatoprost group and -0.12 mm in the control group (P = 0.004). Adverse effects were experienced by 2 of 16 patients (12.5%) in the control group and 9 of 36 patients (25%) in the bimatoprost gel group. Mean change in IOP from baseline to 6 months was 0.685 mmHg in the control group and -2.04 mmHg in the bimatoprost group (P = 0.009).<br />Conclusions: Bimatoprost gel was effective in enhancing eyelash growth. The most common adverse effect for the bimatoprost gel was conjunctival and eyelid hyperemia, while the most severe was recurrent anterior uveitis. Mean IOP was reduced in subjects using the bimatoprost gel.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1473-2165
Volume :
9
Issue :
2
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Journal of cosmetic dermatology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
20618554
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1473-2165.2010.00487.x