Bimatoprost Topical. Issue 5 (September 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Vu, Clara; Luke, Janiene
• Is Part Of: Journal of the Dermatology Nurses' Association. Volume 9:Issue 5(2017)
• Publication Date: 2017-09
• Subjects: Bimatoprost -- Eyelash Hypotrichosis -- Eyelash Trichomegaly -- Madarosis -- Latisse -- Prostamide -- Prostaglandin F2α; Dermatologic nursing -- Periodicals; Skin Diseases -- nursing -- Periodicals; Dermatology -- Periodicals; Dermatologic nursing; Periodicals; 616.505
• DOI: 10.1097/JDN.0000000000000337
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1945-760X

Abstract

Abstract : ABSTRACT: The purpose of this column is to highlight common medications in clinical dermatology—specifically, their usage, efficacy, side effects, and available alternatives. In this article, we discuss the mechanism of action, clinical use, secondary effects, and principle alternatives of topical bimatoprost 0.03% (trade name, Latisse).