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A member asked:
Are there any long term harmful effects like cancer from using latisse (bimatoprost) for eyelash growth. would like to try it but hesitant b/c it's relatively new. ?
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No cancer risk reprt: Bimatoprost (Lumigan™, Latisse™) is an intraocular pressure reducing drug when instilled onto the eye surface. Side effects include lash growth enhancement and potential iris color changes,periocular pigmentary changes, periocular fat changes, inflammation of eyelids, uveitis, macular edema, burning, and blurring of vision. Cancer risk has not been reported to my knowledge.
Answered 10/21/2017
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