A rare complication from prostaglandin analogue therapy.
This case describes a rare complication of prostaglandin analogue eye drops used for treatment of primary open angle glaucoma. Though increase in the number, size and pigmentation of eyelashes is well-known, this case shows extensive hair growth in malar region, which can be unacceptable. This complication can be one of the causes of discontinuation of prostaglandin analogue therapy.
Mukhopadhyay
Rajarshi
R
Queen's Hospital, Burton-upon-Trent, Staffordshire, United Kingdom. docrajarshi@doctors.org.uk
Plumb
Andrew
A
D005140:Eyelashes / Q000187:drug effects / Q000254:growth & development; D005143:Eyelids / Q000187:drug effects* / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006197:Hair / Q000187:drug effects* / Q000254:growth & development* / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D000077338:Latanoprost; D008875:Middle Aged; D009798:Ocular Hypertension / Q000188:drug therapy; D009883:Ophthalmic Solutions; D011461:Prostaglandins F, Synthetic / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012880:Skin Pigmentation / Q000187:drug effects
D009883:Ophthalmic Solutions; D011461:Prostaglandins F, Synthetic; D000077338:Latanoprost