Latisse is believed to affect the growth (anagen) phase
of the eyelash hair cycle in 2 ways first, it increases the length of this phase; and second, it increases the number of hairs in this growth phase. The exact way it works is unknown.
The onset of effect with LATISSE™ soloution is gradual in the clinical trial, the majority of LATISSE users saw a significant improvement by 2 months.
Only LATISSE has been approved by the FDA as a prescription treatment for hypotrichosis used to grow eyelashes. It also has been studied in clinical trial to demonstrate its safety and effectiveness.
Can anyone use Latisse?
You should not use Latisse if you are allergic to one of its ingredients. Also, tell your doctor or eye care specialist if any of the following apply to you:
The most common side effects after using Latisse are eye itching or eye redness. These were reported by about 4% of patients in the clinical trials. Latisse solution may cause other less common side effects, which typically occur on the skin close to where Latisse is applied, or in the eyes. These include skin darkening, eye irritation, dryness, or redness of the eyelids.
If you develop a new eye condition (eg, eye trauma), experience a sudden decrease in vision, have eye surgery, or develop any reactions, particularly an infected eyelid reaction, you should immediately talk to your doctor about whether or not to continue using Latisse solution.
If you are using prescription products for lowering eye pressure or have a history of eye pressure problems, only use Latisse under close doctor supervision. Latisse may cause eyelid skin darkening which may be reversible, and there is a potential for increased brown iris pigmentation which is likely to be permanent.