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Abstract #74735 Published in IGR 19-1

Latanoprost-induced Skin Depigmentation

Lin M; Schmutz M; Mosaed S
Journal of Glaucoma 2017; 26: e246-e248


Latanoprost, and other prostaglandin analogs, have been previously associated with increased pigmentary reactions on the periocular skin. Here, we present a patient with paradoxical depigmentation of periocular skin within 1 year of latanoprost use in both eyes. This report is the first to document such an association, and clinicians should be aware of this adverse effect and monitor for signs accordingly.

Department of Ophthalmology, University of California Irvine School of Medicine.

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11.4 Prostaglandins (Part of: 11 Medical treatment)



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