Enhancing the Growth of Natural Eyelashes: The Mechanism of Bimatoprost-Induced Eyelash Growth

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作者
Cohen, Joel L. [1 ,2 ,3 ]
机构
[1] AboutSkin Dermatol & DermSurg, Englewood, CO 80113 USA
[2] AboutSkin Dermatol & DermSurg, Lone Tree, CO USA
[3] Univ Colorado, Dept Dermatol, Denver, CO 80202 USA
关键词
HAIR; MINOXIDIL; GLAUCOMA; HYPERTRICHOSIS; LATANOPROST; FOLLICLES; RELEVANCE; TIMOLOL;
D O I
10.1111/j.1524-4725.2010.01522.x
中图分类号
R75 [皮肤病学与性病学];
学科分类号
100206 ;
摘要
BACKGROUND Many women desire prominent eyelashes. In December 2008, bimatoprost ophthalmic solution 0.03% was approved for the treatment of hypotrichosis of the eyelashes in the United States. OBJECTIVE To review eyelash physiology and the proposed mechanisms by which the topical prostamide product bimatoprost enhances eyelash growth. METHODS AND MATERIALS Clinical and preclinical studies pertaining to the efficacy, safety, and mechanisms of action of bimatoprost are presented. RESULTS Treatment with bimatoprost increases the percentage of eyelash follicles in anagen at any one time. This probably accounts for its ability to lengthen lashes. Bimatoprost-induced stimulation of melanogenesis appears to result in darker lashes and, at the same time, appears to increase the size of the dermal papilla and hair bulb, affecting lash thickness and fullness. Such effects, largely demonstrated in animal studies, are consistent with the results of a recent Food and Drug Administration phase III clinical trial. The favorable safety profile of bimatoprost in human subjects is probably secondary to the limited exposure of ocular tissues resulting from topical application at the base of the upper lashes. CONCLUSION By influencing the eyelash hair cycle and follicles, bimatoprost ophthalmic solution 0.03% is a safe and effective means of enhancing eyelash growth.
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页码:1361 / 1373
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