Want Better Lashes? There's a Drug for That

'I wish I'd had the same advantages,' says beautician mother

(NEWSER) - An addled mom is boasting that she injects Botox into her 8-year-old daughter's face every three months so she can be a "star." She also arranges body waxes for her girl. "I wish that I'd had the same advantages when I was younger," mom Kerry Campbell tells the Sun . "I know one day she will be a model, actress, or singer, and having these treatments will ensure she stays looking baby-faced for longer," adds the British beautician who now lives in San Francisco. Campbell buys the Botox and Restalyne on the Internet and first tests them on herself. More»

Source says she's dealing with purplish-yellow skin discoloration

(NEWSER) - Her lashes may be lusciously long thanks to Latisse, but Claire Danes, a celebrity rep for the eyelash growth treatment, is dealing with a less-than-lovely side effect, a source tells the New York Post : bruise-like discolorations around her eyes. That source says that Danes' makeup artist has been slathering on the concealer to cover up the purplish and yellowish skin. No word from the actress, though she previously said she experienced some redness when she started applying the serum last year. Click to read what Latisse has to say about the rumors . More»

Cosmetic and medicinal treatments overlap

(NEWSER) - Medications are commonly advertised for a single use, but they often gain popularity for others. Here are a few examples from ABC:

1. Viagra: Famous for its ability to increase blood flow to a specific part of the body, Viagra also has been used to increase blood flow in patients with circulatory complications.
2. Lumigan: A popular glaucoma medication, Lumigan’s makers market the drug under the name Latisse for its side effect: thickening and lengthening eyelashes.

Maker of Lumigan seeks cosmetic license; some see applications for hair growth

(NEWSER) - A drug used to fight glaucoma also doubles eyelash growth, and cosmetics companies are taking notice, the Daily Mail reports. The maker of Lumigan wants a piece of the $3 billion-plus mascara market and plans to apply for a US cosmetic license. “It could be used in the treatment of alopecia and other hair growth problems” too, a researcher says. More»