Latisse: First Eyelash Thickener, FDA-Approved
Filed in archive Beauty on December 30, 2008
A product of Allergan - Latisse - the first eyelash grower/thickener drug — is now approved by the FDA.
Latisse, which will be available by prescription starting in the first quarter of 2009, contains the active ingredient of the glaucoma drug Lumigan, which is also made by ALLERGAN.
Eyelash growth is a known side effect of Lumigan. But Lumigan and Latisse are used differently. Lumigan is an eyedrop, and Latisse gets dabbed along the lash line on the upper eyelids to promote longer, thicker, darker lashes.
Deborah Kotz wrote at the U.S. News and World Report Blog:
This drug is meant for those with a real (and often genetic) health problem called hypotrichosis, in which no hair grows on the eyelid. It may also be useful for those who've suffered permanent eyelash loss because of chemotherapy or other medical treatments.
Yes there is a condition (hyprotrichosis) wherein no hair grows on the eyelids. I just hope that Latisse is not mistaken as a solution to a beauty regimen when women just wanna have longer eyelashes for the heck of it.
Eyelash growth is a known side effect of Lumigan. But Lumigan and Latisse are used differently. Lumigan is an eyedrop, and Latisse gets dabbed along the lash line on the upper eyelids to promote longer, thicker, darker lashes.
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Response from:
Ajlouny
(12/31/08 9:53pm)
Shame on me. The first thing I thought of was a beauty tool. Guess I won't be the only one.
Response from:
Gloria
(01/02/09 9:14am)
this can also be useful to patients with thin eyelashes due to chemotherapy.
Response from:
Michael C. Pickart, M.D., F.A.C.S.
(02/04/09 11:03am)
I am a plastic surgeon in Ventura, California, where another eyelash enhancer Revitalash was born. Revitalash was developed by a Ventura ophthalmologist, who used (allegedly illegally) a glaucoma drug (bimatoprost, marketed as "Lumigan") as the active ingredient. The results have been incredible--longer, thicker, darker eyelashes in at least 80% of users.
Yes, it's OK to be a little bit vain! Only 4% of patients have had side effects, so don't feel too guilty about trying it.
Unfortunately, my local colleague has been forced to discontinue the use of bimatoprost in Revitalash, because the patent is held by the Allergan Corporation. Allergan has dluted their own drug bimatoprost/Lumigan to create Latisse. So, I suspect that if patients already like Revitalash, they will like Latisse.
Even though Revitalash contained a regulated drug, the product was actually sold in just about every hair salon in my county. The public surely appreciated this convenience, but I am not certain whether public safety was served. The marketing and dispensation of Latisse by physicians is certainly more conservative and probably more safe.
By the way, Revitalash (and other products such as Marini Lash) will still be sold at the local salons. However, they now have new formulations--without bimatoprost. Hence, the new stuff will no longer work. If patients want efficacy, they'll have to switch to Latisse from a doctor.
Oh, and I almost forgot, a few friends did try the old Revitalash (containing bimatoprost) on their scalps, and the results were promising. I think that the hair follicles did appear thicker. I don't want to stake my reputation on bimatoprost as the latest and greatest hair tonic, but it's certainly worth serious study.
Yes, it's OK to be a little bit vain! Only 4% of patients have had side effects, so don't feel too guilty about trying it.
Unfortunately, my local colleague has been forced to discontinue the use of bimatoprost in Revitalash, because the patent is held by the Allergan Corporation. Allergan has dluted their own drug bimatoprost/Lumigan to create Latisse. So, I suspect that if patients already like Revitalash, they will like Latisse.
Even though Revitalash contained a regulated drug, the product was actually sold in just about every hair salon in my county. The public surely appreciated this convenience, but I am not certain whether public safety was served. The marketing and dispensation of Latisse by physicians is certainly more conservative and probably more safe.
By the way, Revitalash (and other products such as Marini Lash) will still be sold at the local salons. However, they now have new formulations--without bimatoprost. Hence, the new stuff will no longer work. If patients want efficacy, they'll have to switch to Latisse from a doctor.
Oh, and I almost forgot, a few friends did try the old Revitalash (containing bimatoprost) on their scalps, and the results were promising. I think that the hair follicles did appear thicker. I don't want to stake my reputation on bimatoprost as the latest and greatest hair tonic, but it's certainly worth serious study.
Response from:
eyelash regrowth
(06/21/09 7:52am)
is the eyelash growth permenant?
Response from:
Latisse
(07/15/09 7:49am)
Hi
A new treatment growing eyelashes! When you visit the Latisse store and buy Latisse, you know you are getting a product that has been approved by the FDA and backed up with clinical trials. The Latisse store tells you that the growth, or anagen, phase in the cycle of eyelash hair growth works in two different ways to combat thin or weak eyelash growth.
Regards
Latisse Store
A new treatment growing eyelashes! When you visit the Latisse store and buy Latisse, you know you are getting a product that has been approved by the FDA and backed up with clinical trials. The Latisse store tells you that the growth, or anagen, phase in the cycle of eyelash hair growth works in two different ways to combat thin or weak eyelash growth.
Regards
Latisse Store
Response from:
Emily
(10/01/09 10:56am)
I've been told this also will change the color of your eyes to brown...so if you have blue or green eyes, your eyes will/could turn brown. (was told this by a dr) I think I'll keep my blue eyes!
Response from:
Em
(10/01/09 10:57am)
I've been told this also will change the color of your eyes to brown...so if you have blue or green eyes, your eyes will/could turn brown. (was told this by a dr) I think I'll keep my blue eyes!
Response from:
FDA Approval
(10/26/09 2:14pm)
The phases of FDA approval are difficult, thanks to this team who has prevailed in the name of beauty :)
Response from:
Kristy
(12/07/09 9:42pm)
I've been using latisse for 8 weeks and it deffinately is working. I had one bare spot on my lower eyelid due to an eyelash curler accident - don't ask - that has actually sprouted 2 baby eyelashes. $90 a month wasn't in my budget so I ordered direct for only $12.50 a bottle. I've been using the same bottle for 8 weeks and there is still maybe 25% left. Ordered HERE
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Karen s
(02/11/10 10:05am)
Latisse available here http://bit.ly/4wmJfw
for $12.50 a bottle. I've ordered 3x already. DON't pay $100 +! Buy direct and save.
for $12.50 a bottle. I've ordered 3x already. DON't pay $100 +! Buy direct and save.
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