New drug promotes the growth of eyelashes

For those who are suffering from eyelash hypotrichosis, there is a new light of hope in the form of a new drug called Latisse. Though the drug was accidently discovered, it helps promote the growth of eyelashes and will help people avoid using false eyelashes. And like any other drug, there are side effects to this drug as well. Users of this drug may experience eye irritation, promote hair growth where not needed and may cause increased brown pigmentations of the colored part of the eye, that may become permanent. It is not known as of now if the drug should be applied everyday or if discontinued will lead to loss of those hair that were grown because of the drug.

Latisse is expected to available in the market by the end of the first quarter of 2009.

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