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Will Lilash Grow Baby Hair?

The search for new, more effective cosmetic products is never ending. Many manufacturers continue to compete for the key to longer eyelashes. One newer product, Lilash, has been trying to take the eyelash market.

One may ask, can a product that grows one kind of hair, namely eyelashes, contribute to growth of other hair--like the hair on a baby's head? The answer: Probably not.

  1. Lilash

    • Lilash promises that with daily application to one's eyelashes, lashes will grow longer and stronger. While the product's website claims natural ingredients sweet almond seed and white lupine extracts add to the conditioning effect of Lilash, the real active ingredient is prostaglandin analog.

      According to a 2003 article "Prostaglandin analogs for hair growth: Great expectations" in the Dermatology Online Journal, studies on prostaglandin analog come to conflicting conclusions on how great an effect it has on eyelash growth. While some studies support prostaglandin analog's positive effect on eyelash growth, three other controlled studies concluded it had no significant effects.

    Prostaglandin Analog

    • However, studies give more support to prostaglandin analog affecting the growth of hair on the scalp. According to the same article, studies showed prostaglandin analog had some positive effects on hair growth in monkeys and transgenic mice. No human tests have yet been conducted.

    Safety And Common Sense

    • Prostaglandin analog is not yet approved for use as a treatment for scalp hair. It has had no human testing for this purpose. Its effects on adults are not yet known, let alone vulnerable babies. While some clinical evidence exists to support it may stimulate scalp hair growth, it would be highly risky and unwise to use it for this purpose.

      Moreover, Lilash has other chemicals and is only meant for eyelash treatment on adults. The manufacturer does not intend it for any other purpose and it would be unsafe to try it for anything other than its intended use.

      If you are concerned about your child's hair growth, consult a pediatrician or dermatologist who can address your concerns with safe, appropriate solutions.

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