Questions about Latisse™

What is Latisse™?side effects to be noted. Reported side effects may
Latisse™ is the only Food and Drug Administrationinclude eye irritation, redness and dry eyes, temporary
(FDA) approved treatment for hypotrichosis to growdarkening of the skin and hair growth on the skin. A
eyelashes. Latisse™ is a prescription medicationspecially designed applicatior is provided in order to
produced by Allergan, a pharmaceutical company withreduce the risk of Latisse™ coming in contact with
over sixty years experience in the manufacture ofan unintended area of the skin. Latisse™ is a
eye care products.prescription medication that should be monitored by a
What is hypotrichosis?physician to minimize the risk of side effects and
Hypotrichosis is a condition where there is a total lackensure its proper usage.
of hair growth. Hypotrichosis may be the result ofAre there people who should not use Latisse™
inappropriate genetic development or a symptom ofYour physician will determine, after performing a
another medical condition. Many medical conditions aredetailed history and physical, whether or not you are a
linked to hypotrichosis, including but not limited togood candidate for Latisse™ therapy. People with an
Graham-Little syndrome, Hallerman-Streiff syndrome,eye infection, broken or irritated upper eyelid skin or
Ofuji syndrome and certain types of chondrodysplasia.those using products for elevated intraocular pressure
How is Latisse™ given to the patient?are generally not good candidates for Latisse™
Latisse™ could not be simpler to use. It is a oncetherapy.
daily treatment you apply to the base of your upperWhere can I find out more about Latisse™?
eyelashes using the specially provided applicator.If you live in the San Francisco, Oakland or San Jose,
Latisse™ is easy to use and is an effectiveCalifornia area please visit the website of Dr. Gary
approach to obtaining thick, long and beautifulKawesch of the Laser Eye Center of Silicon Valley to
eyelashes.find out more about Latisse™ therapy from the
Are there any possible side effects with the use ofhighly trained professionals there and begin the
Latisse™?process to achieve thick, long, luxurious, natural
As with any prescription medication, there are someeyelashes.