The cosmetic dermatology product known as LATISSE ® is used to help patients grow thicker, longer lashes. This product is generally self-applied. It is a prescription product ordered by qualified family doctors or dermatology specialists. The LATISSE ® product comes with sterile applicators and instructions for safety in home use.
LATISSE ® and Dry Skin
Individuals with dry skin can use LATISSE ® to grow longer lashes. However, those who use any kind of face cream or other product daily should take care not to mix this with LATISSE ® on application. The makers of LATISSE ® , the Allergan company, warn consumers that spreading LATISSE ® to any part of the face other than the precise eyelash region can cause side effects such as hair growth.
LATISSE ® may also aggravate some kinds of skin conditions if applied outside the eyelash area. Talk to doctors about these risks and other potentially permanent side effects, such as discoloration of the iris, before starting on a LATISSE ® regimen.
Though some patients have been happy with a LATISSE ® treatment, others have reported a range of side effects. Consumers can look at experiences of prior patients online to see some of the risks and benefits of this external cosmetic product.
