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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… Click to show full abstract
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.
Keywords:
latanoprost induced;
induced skin;
depigmentation;
skin depigmentation;
latanoprost
Journal Title: Journal of glaucoma
Year Published: 2017
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Journal Title: Journal of glaucoma
Year Published: 2017
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