Hypertrichosis of vellus hairs of the malar region after unilateral treatment with bimatoprost.
OBJECTIVE
To report hypertrichosis and increased pigmentation of vellus hairs of the malar region associated with topical bimatoprost usage.


METHODS
Interventional case report


METHODS
In a female Hispanic patient with open-angle glaucoma, hypertrichosis, and increased pigmentation of the vellus hairs of the malar region developed after 8 weeks of unilateral treatment with bimatoprost. Increased growth of eyelashes was also noted.


RESULTS
Bimatoprost was discontinued, with the intention of monitoring for resolution of hypertrichosis. The patient epilated the hair because of poor cosmetic appearance. Two months after epilating the hair, growth did not recur.


CONCLUSIONS
Increased hair growth in the malar region can be an early side effect of topical use of ocular bimatoprost.
Hart
Jeffrey
J
Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut 06520, USA.
Shafranov
George
G
D000577:Amides; D000959:Antihypertensive Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000069580:Bimatoprost; D003008:Cloprostenol / Q000031:analogs & derivatives; D005140:Eyelashes / Q000187:drug effects*; D005260:Female; D005902:Glaucoma, Open-Angle / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D006983:Hypertrichosis / Q000139:chemically induced*; D007429:Intraocular Pressure / Q000187:drug effects; D008055:Lipids / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008875:Middle Aged; D015050:Zygoma
D000577:Amides; D000959:Antihypertensive Agents; D008055:Lipids; D003008:Cloprostenol; D000069580:Bimatoprost