Many consumers have now heard about the LATISSE ® product, which is popular for eyelashes. This prescription treatment helps individuals to grow eyelashes that are thicker and longer. As a cosmetic treatment, LATISSE ® is most often self-applied, and comes with a package of 60 sterile applicators for convenient home use.
LATISSE ® and Dark Skin Tones
LATISSE ® is useful for patients with all kinds of skin tones, including dark skin tones. Industry reports show that the maker of LATISSE ® , the Allergan company, has had to conduct a randomized, controlled trial of LATISSE ® with more than 50 African-American patients in order to judge, among other things, the relative effect of LATISSE ® on darker skin tones. Some African-American patients report fewer results with LATISSE ® because of a curling tendency in the eyelashes. However, there is generally no difference in treating different skin tones with LATISSE ® .
The most common issues with LATISSE ® involve application. Allergan includes detailed instructions with this product in order to show consumers how to apply it. Improper application can lead to a range of side effects. It may be helpful to discuss these with a family doctor or dermatology specialist before starting out with LATISSE ® .
