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Abstract #27306 Published in IGR 12-4

Hypertrichosis of the upper cheek area associated with travoprost treatment of glaucoma

Ortiz-Perez S; Olver JM
Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 2010; 26: 376-377


Travoprost is a prostaglandin analog used in the treatment of open-angle glaucoma. This drug is safe and efficacious and has a low incidence of systemic and local side effects. Common local side effects are conjunctival hyperemia, iris pigmentation, and hypertrichosis of the eyelashes. The authors present a case of a patient who developed marked hypertrichosis of the cheek vellus 3 months after starting treatment with travoprost. (copyright) 2010 The American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Inc.

J. M. Olver. Western Eye Hospital, Marylebone Road, London NW1 5QH, United Kingdom. janeolver@aol.com


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11.4 Prostaglandins (Part of: 11 Medical treatment)



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