Prostaglandin eye drops (Lumigan, etc) can enhance eyelash growth.
January 1
True...and some manufacturers of “eyelash enhancers” are taking advantage of this side effect.
The FDA recently seized mascara-like products claiming to promote eyelash growth...because they contain the glaucoma drug, bimatoprost (Lumigan). Similar prostaglandins are also being used in other eyelash enhancers.
It’s not a surprise that companies want to take advantage of these drugs’ ability to increase eyelash growth.
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