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Latisse: Christina Hendricks’ ‘Botox for eyelashes’ – made from a glaucoma medicine

epionebh — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 13:42:44 +0000

The Latisse procedure involves applying a lotion that encourages lashes to grow and thicken – and it is already a hit in the U.S., where it is used by the Mad Men star. (Source: the Mail online | Health)

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Latisse: Christina Hendricks’ ‘Botox for eyelashes’ – made from a glaucoma medicine

Skin Deep: New Stratagems in the Quest for Hair

epionebh — Thu, 05 May 2011 01:53:06 +0000

Transplants, lotions, pills: whatâ€™s next in the search for a thick head of hair? Cloning, says one doctor. (Source: NYT Health)

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Latisse Faces Patent Challenge

epionebh — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 07:03:23 +0000

The FDA said a company is challenging Allergan’s patent protection for the eyelash drug Latisse, looking to make a generic version. (Source: WSJ.com: Health)

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Long Lashes Without Prescription, but With Risks

epionebh — Sun, 02 May 2010 04:40:39 +0000

A glaucoma eyedrop, reinvented, is routinely available without a doctorâ€™s prescription or visit. (Source: NYT Health)

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Latisse lash lengthener has its fans and detractors

epionebh — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 01:04:33 +0000

Many users swear by its effectiveness, but the drug, developed to treat glaucoma, can have unpleasant side effects. Taking a prescription drug for a cosmetic side effect — at the risk of other side effects — may seem risky

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FDA: Eyelash Thickener Claims Misleading

epionebh — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 15:10:40 +0000

Web Site for Latisse Avoids or Downplays Side Effects Associated with Product (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com)

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FDA: Allergan’s Web Site Is Misleading

epionebh — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:56:01 +0000

The FDA said the Web site of Allergan’s Latisse is misleading because it suggests the company’s eyelash thickener is more safe than proven. (Source: WSJ.com: Health)

Chance side effect creates thick eyelashes, market for Latisse

epionebh — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 23:20:45 +0000

Another drug is getting a second life because of desirable side effects. (Source: USATODAY.com Health)

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FDA Approves Allergan’s Drug for Longer Eyelashes

epionebh — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 00:29:09 +0000

Allergan Inc, maker of Botox, said on Friday that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved its eyelash-thickening drug Latisse.

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FDA OKs 1st Eyelash Drug Latisse

epionebh — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0000

Title: FDA OKs 1st Eyelash Drug LatisseCategory: Health NewsCreated: 12/29/2008Last Editorial Review: 12/29/2008 (Source: MedicineNet Eyesight General) MedWorm Message: Register for MedMatcha, MedWorm’s medical advertising network , and receive $5 free advertising.

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Allergan Eyelash Enhancer Approved

epionebh — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 15:50:04 +0000

Allergan received FDA approval to market Latisse, a beauty treatment that increases the length, thickness and darkness of eyelashes by using a drug the company developed to treat glaucoma. (Source: WSJ.com: Health)

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