Is Rogaine Safe On Eyebrows? Eye Doctor Explains

Have you ever wondered if you can use Rogaine (Minoxidil) on your eyebrows? How about Latisse(Bimatoprost)? If you have, you’re in the right place! I am Dr. Rupa Wong, a board certified ophthalmologist, and I am here to share my thoughts and research with you all. 🤔💭
00:00: Can you put Minoxidil (Rogaine) on your eyebrows to make them thicker and fuller?
00:11: Who is Dr. Rupa Wong?
00:53: What is Minoxidil aka Rogaine?
01:07: Do ophthalmologists recommend Minoxidil for eyes?
01:13: Is Minoxidil safe to apply on my eyes?
01:31: Where should Minoxidil be applied?
01:38: Why shouldn’t I use Minoxidil around my eyes?
01:47: What can happen if Minoxidil gets in my eyes?
02:05: What do I do if I get Minoxidil in my eyes?
02:22: Does Minoxidil help eyebrow growth?
02:38: Are there long-term side effects of using Minoxidil in the eye area?
02:49: Are you supposed to use Rogaine near the the eyes?
03:01: Which is better Minoxidil or Bimatoprost? (Rogaine vs. Latisse)
03:08: What is Latisse?
03:20: Which is better for growing eyebrows - Minoxidil (Rogaine) or Latisse?
03:29: Should I use rogaine on my eyebrows?
03:36: What should I use instead of Minoxidil to grow my eyebrows?
03:50: What are the benefits of Latisse?
03:55: What is contact dermatitis?
04:05: Answer in summary
04:13: Conclusion
04:30: Which products have you tried on your eyebrows?
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[@Objectified]

A 2023 study comparing bimatoprost 0.01% and 0.03% to 2% minoxidil gel showed marked response to all with no statistically significant differences between the three. I've used minoxidil off and on the outer ~40% of my left surgery-damaged eyebrow for over a decade, and have seen a marked benefit. I put a drop or two on the head of a q-tip to ensure it's loaded with enough to deposit on my skin, but not so much that it drips. If I get too much I just start over with another q-tip. Then I place the q-tip just to the side of the fuller area of the brow and drag it across the damaged area to almost its natural edge, leaving a very thin, light amount of product on the skin. It took quite a while to begin seeing results, but they're real and have been sustained with every-other-day dosing. There have been several times I've missed 3-4 days entirely with no apparent loss. There has been no unexpected change in the vision in my left eye per my eye exams save for slight, normal age-related changes that have occurred within the last 2 years (8 years after starting).

[@DrRupaWong]

I'm so sorry you suffer with this! Thank you for sharing your experience with us.

[@illyeen2320]

Some people are careless, so obviously it cannot be recommended on a mass scale. Taking a eyebrow brush dipping in the minoxidil and brushing the eyebrows will leave no drip or spreading

[@DrRupaWong]

It is definitely important to be careful.

[@eyecandyvisionandbeautycli3551]

I've been using Rogaine few times a week recommended by a dermatologist for about 10 years and I also use Latisse myself. As an optometrist and a lash artist, I often make the recommendations to take breaks from lash extensions then Rx Latisse to the clients to apply on the lash line and any residue to apply to the brows.

[@DrRupaWong]

Thank you for sharing your suggestions and experience! I appreciate it!

[@anarhan7716]

update?

[@R_S747]

Thanks for making this video

[@xLeBang]

This is such a rabbit hole! I've seen credible doctors recommend it on youtube (Dr Gary and Dr youn) and doctors not recommend it (you and Dr shay). It quite hard to make a decision as it's based on potential irritation and the price tag of brow serums are SO expensive. After your vid I think I'll try the natural options and see how we float, of it doesn't work I guess I'll get the latisse because my vision is not something o want to mess with. However, I've also read many people having lost their vision after using latisse and having massive irritation, I guess it's all right if you just use it on the eyebrow and not the eyelid?

[@HillbillyYEEHAA]

Using minoxidil on the eyebrows isn't going into the eye though. It shouldn't be so wet , that it's dripping. Not that I recommend it. Even when I'm using it on my scalp, I don't saturate the area, I just wet the scalp slightly

[@bourhaiahiba2354]

Hey !! Can I ask wich color you’re applying on you hair please ??

[@KN-eh2fh]

good to know cuz i was about to do that. any recommendation on eyebrow thickening serum? 🙂

[@CaliCarolyn]

Organic Hexane-free Castor Oil grows brows and lashes. Lots of vids about great uses for all natural castor oil on YT…many by Doctors.

[@cheesewithxbread]

I never thought about using latisse on the brows

[@DrRupaWong]

Let me know if you try it out!

[@societycrumbles]

​@@DrRupaWong Latisse is not available in my country, are there any alternatives for it in EU? How do I go about acquiring a prescription?

[@z.alvarez1315]

Can you recommend safe eyebrow serums?

[@user-re6pj9ju5u]

thank you, I read the comments and realized that I would throw this tool away. I wanted to smear my eyebrows to make them thicker. from another country, therefore, I used a Google translator.

[@sauravlahiry6951]

hi didi, i always gain so much after watching ur videos

[@DrRupaWong]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate it!

[@jengus1951]

I had my eyebrows tattooed. They look pretty good. Have used eyelash serums, some work, some don't. Trying one from The Ordinary but not seeing results.

[@DrRupaWong]

Hey Jen! If you're interested, here is my playlist on lash growth: kzbin.info/aero/PLQ6yGQlJEBHpIpwy8TZv-r4sTxKmqbms6 It can be really hard to find products you like. Please let me know how "The Ordinary" works for you after all and if you try any products from my other videos.

[@jengus1951]

@@DrRupaWong The Ordinary has not worked. The only one that worked for me was Rodan & Fields. Expensive but it worked. All the hairdressers where I get my hair done use it. I plan on getting it soon.

[@DrRupaWong]

@@jengus1951 Interesting! Thanks for letting me know

[@ismailzeki]

Take in the evening MINOXIDIL,and in the morning CASTOR OIL and elimenate the negative effects of dryness from MINOXIDIL.

[@juhadexcelsior]

Let me ask a question. So if I use LAtisse and stop after say 6 months of consistent use, will all my lash/brow gains go down the toilet after a certain amount of time passes? The same way Minoxidil does? Also why not just use alcohol-free minoxidil formulations?

[@margaretkrizman481]

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[@geko9214]

umm ive put minoxidil on my EYELASHES the past 2 days. ill stop now. I use a q tip. WILL IT DAMAGED MY VISION HELP

[@P_munna26]

Yes it could. Doesn’t mean you definitely damaged your sight but please stop right now!

[@annan.3283]

Can you do a video on Upneeq?

[@DrRupaWong]

Filming it during my next batch!

[@trance212]

I stopped doing it after getting blurry vision in the corner of my eyes. Not worth it.

[@DrRupaWong]

Oh no! I am sorry to hear that.

[@maenad1231]

Do you have any specific products that you feel confident & comfortable recommending for growing and/or thickening eyebrow hairs? My eyebrows are really stubborn. My brows are already thick but for a long time I’ve really been wanting to enhance the way my left brow looks so my face looks more symmetrical without makeup. _(Right brow is fuller than the left, left brow is the ugly sister)_ Using a brow brush and clear brow gel just makes my brows less unruly and temporarily helps shape them to an extent without tweezing/removing other brow hair. **Reason I’m very lost:** I use *leave-in lash conditioners* _(Maybelline’s Lash Sensational in the AM, GrandeCosmetic’s Grande-Repair in the PM)_ in order to: •nourish the lash hairs •soften their hair texture •make them naturally glossier over time •replace hydration/prevent hair dryness •slow the rate of lash fallout so they appear fuller •strengthen my lashes so they’re less prone to breakage •get the general benefits of topically applied biotin, nourishing oils, panthenol, vitamin e & biotinoyl tripeptide-1 for lash hairdo *(My brows DO NOT seem to respond to this treatment remotely as much as my lashes do.)* I don’t have extension but I still use *eyelid/lash cleanser wipes* to; •prevent lash mites •reduce risk of ever developing blepharitis •reduce risk of developing dry eye symptoms •thoroughly remove daily buildup of filth, dead skin cells, residues, air-pollution & pollen- that otherwise can cause lid irritation &/or negatively impact lash health+resillience *(Neither regular facewash nor my eyelid cleanser seem to have ANY benefits for my brows)* I also use *prostaglandin-analogue* based lash serums _(Evening only, some days I use Careprost serum to make my more expensive GrandeLash serum last longer)_ and have seen very good results without any of the known adverse effects. It makes my lashes: •look healthier by appearing denser/thicker •lovelier due to growing substantially longer *(As much as I wanted it to work, i used my careprost lash serum on my left brow for months and it seems to have NO benefits for my brows)* I heard brow serums exist but are the ingredients actually more effective for brows than the regular lash serums it’s so hard to know because a lot of them have similar ingredient to lash serums. Props to you & thanks in advance if you actually read this entire comment lmao

[@DrRupaWong]

It can be so hard to find something that works great. Latisse has been FDA approved for eyelashes, not eyebrows, but it has the potential to work well with eyebrows as well. Additionally, I will link a video to my top 4 natural lash serums here:kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5bLo4qjpd2EkLM Also, try to remember: eyebrows are sisters - not twins! :)

[@gogopowerrangers-gogo]

I use a Q Tip and dip it in the minoxidil, then put it on my brows. Been doing it for 4 days now, we'll see how we do in a couple months and longer :)

[@DrRupaWong]

Let me know what you think if you can!

[@abirami8891]

Any updates?

[@Valenciacutz]

update?

[@gogopowerrangers-gogo]

Been going well, once a day is enough. Small hairs are growing on tops of brows and below. Combining this with a thin pencil adding slight darkening in the middle has helped (only applied when going out). And lastly, very slowly reshape your brows by plucking to whatever is most attractive shape and curve on you, but be extremely careful. Follow the plucking rules.

[@spartasgreatest]

@@gogopowerrangers-gogohave you lossed any hairs on your eyebrows? And is it okay if you can link the one you’re using

[@cheesewithxbread]

I haven't see any effective results from natural lash serum...

[@DrRupaWong]

So sorry! What have you tried? It can be hard to find something that works well.

[@aroundthebout]

Kinda scared of getting a shedding phase on my eye brows tho

[@hardcore7155]

i dont think that happends

[@hardcore7155]

hair folicles on any part of the body below slacp are different and thicker than the one on scalp

[@hardcore7155]

DHT accualy promotes hair growth on every part of the body other than scalp. It miniturizes hair folicels on scp

[@monasautes4665]

I know I’m late this video. But would you think diluting minoxidil by adding castor oil on your eyebrows? I already spent money on this product 😢.

[@thewraithize]

What’s more valuable to you, the bottle of minoxidil or your vision?

[@jessiejones9623]

If you're looking for a natural way to achieve fuller, more defined eyebrows, DermalMD Eyebrow Growth Serum is worth trying. It's worked wonders for me!

[@kjnies44]

Had a really bad experience with swelling over my eyes & the bridge of my nose from using Rogain on my eyebrows I also heard it speeds up aging when used on the face Def a hard pass

[@DrRupaWong]

So sorry you had that experience. Thank you for sharing and for watching!

[@Objectified]

It does not speed up facial aging.

[@thestockmarketkannada8086]

What to do now iam suffering from blur vision due to using minoxidil. Please suggest me to get back my original vision

[@R6secured]

go to doctors asap what are you doing

[@thestockmarketkannada8086]

@@R6secured asap means

[@DrRupaWong]

How is your vision today? Definitely go to your local doctor if you're worried.

[@thestockmarketkannada8086]

@@DrRupaWong doctor available at weekly once. No changes in vision

[@tasnuvaamin6978]

​@@thestockmarketkannada8086what about your vision..did the blurry vision go away or not

[@carlitoskii]

Me watching this video while been using Rogaine 2 weeks on my lashes: 🤡

[@queenziesalaver4400]

Hi I accidentally spray minoxidil on my eyes earlier. It is fine now, just experiencing a little sting but Im worried what might happen to my eyes 😭

[@Yee2792]

what happened

[@jannclaudebinoya]

@@Yee2792 she now has hair on her eyes

[@theelitecombine1715]

using minox and latisse now, one on the left and the other on the right eyebrow. will update.

[@DrRupaWong]

Yes, let me know!!

[@karlawrld]

don’t forget to update

[@reyr.7439]

Any update?

[@knight808.]

UPDATEEEEEEE

[@ashwinimehra7162]

Update

[@campcop9214]

It works thats all i know

[@miriepoan6308]

Can I test on my eyelids?

[@iitickle6510]

No make sure you don't get it in your eyes, it can lead to blindness!

[@miriepoan6308]

Thank you, tôi nghĩ nó sẽ làm long mi tốt hơn nhưng nếu đó gây hại cho mắt thì nên né tránh

[@P_munna26]

Only if the prospect of becoming blind is appealing to you.

[@portiawatson1636]

I use peppermint oil for fast eyebrow growth

[@bbjonas4233]

Do you apply this with a carrier oil? Thank you

[@Bai-SAMTALUSAN]

Not all Doctor recommend this for eyebrows 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Beriabi]

I have your eyebrows and hate it .?

[@zippo_muk9254]

*Steiny and Sara are both BUG EYED.*

[@ImRobin02]

Can i use on eyelashes?

[@galaaxcy]

Definitely not 😂

[@P_munna26]

If you want to go blind then sure!

[@TheSleepingLionWithinHasAwoken]

Ghegheghe, permanent marker is better.

[@munmuna4581]

U look's Etiopians r u???

[@user-re6pj9ju5u]

thank you, I read the comments and realized that I would throw this tool away. I wanted to smear my eyebrows to make them thicker. from another country, therefore, I used a Google translator.

[@DrRupaWong]

Glad to have helped!