Is there a treatment that causes eyelashes to grow and become
thick? Mine didn’t come back right after chemo.

Answer:
Yes, there is a new prescription drug, LATISSE^TM (bimatoprost ophthalmic solution) 0.03% by Allergan, which was recently approved by the FDA as safe and effective to help lengthen, thicken and darken eyelashes. It has the same active ingredient, a prostaglandin analog, as a glaucoma drug, Lumigan® (bimatoprost ophthalmic solution) 0.03%, also made by Allergan. It was discovered that one of the side effects of Lumigan is increased eyelash length, darkening and thickening. Other side effects include eye redness, irritation and darkening of the skin of the eyelids, all of which are reversible upon cessation of drug. Darkening of the iris has also been reported and this side effect is not reversible. The FDA studies show that the most common adverse events (about 3-4% incidence) are itchiness of eyes, redness of eyes and increased pigmentation. If you have an eye condition, such as glaucoma, macular edema or eye inflammation, consult with your ophthalmologist, Eye M.D., before using LATISSE^TM. Closely follow the instructions for use of the drug. If you have any concerns, the easiest thing to do is to see your ophthalmologist who can evaluate you to make sure you are a good candidate for LATISSE as well as prescribe it.