Latisse for Hair Loss?

There is new hope for men and women faced with thinning hair, Latisse, the same drug that has been proven effective in growing thicker, longer, darker eyelashes.

Latisse is already FDA approved to grow eyelashes, but Allergan recently began Phase 2 clinical trials to use it on male and female pattern hair loss as well. If it succeeds, it will be only the second topical treatment to receive FDA approval for hair loss (the other is Rogaine).

I've been prescribing Latisse for off-label use on the scalp - and have already begun seeing some promising results. Latisse isn't going to regrow hair on a bald scalp but it can help tool in preventing hair loss.

For more on Latisse for hair loss, check out my recent article on TODAY.com. 

New Research Links Divorce to Hair Loss in Women

If divorce wasn't already hard enough, a new study suggests it can also trigger hair loss in women. The research found that, genetics aside, marital status is the next strongest predictor of midline hair loss in women, noting that the loss of a spouse (through either divorce or death) raises the risk for thinning hair above that of married or single women. But marital status isn't the only influencing lifestyle factor the research uncovered, sun exposure, excessive drinking and/or smoking also appear to raise the risk of hair loss in women. 

The study, which examined 84 female identical twins, found those who were divorced or widowed exhibited more hair loss than married women. In addition, excessive alcohol consumption led to higher levels of female hair loss along the front of the head. Heavy smoking was a significant contributor to female hair loss in the temple area. However, women who drank moderately - two alcoholic beverages a week - experienced significantly less temporal hair loss than their twin. 

The research was presented recently at the American Society of Plastic Surgeons annual conference. 

While these findings may seen surprising to some, it confirms what experts already know, that stress and other lifestyle choices can impact how and when we lose our hair. 

More than half of women over 40 will experience hair loss, but thanks to medical advances and new technology, hair loss is now a treatable condition. There are special treatments available for women, such as FDA-approved Rogaine For Women, vitamin supplements, such as Viviscal, Low Level Laser Therapy, micro-surgical hair transplants and even Latisse, the celebrity eyelash drug.

The bottom line is, hair loss can be treated - but early detection is key for optimal results, so if you have questions or concerns, don't wait to call a board-certified hair restoration physician.

Latisse for Hair Loss

There is new hope for men and women faced with thinning hair, Latisse, the same drug that has been proven effective in growing thicker, longer, darker eyelashes.

Latisse is already FDA approved to grow eyelashes, but Allergan recently began Phase 1 clinical trials to use it on male and female pattern hair loss as well. If it succeeds, it will be only the second topical treatment to receive FDA approval for hair loss (the other is Rogaine).

Last year I began prescribing Latisse for off-label use on the scalp - and have already begun seeing some promising results. Latisse isn't going to regrow hair on a bald scalp but it can help tool in preventing hair loss.

For more on Latisse for hair loss, check out my recent segment on Good Morning America: http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/video/cure-baldness-13543441

National Media Turns to Dr. Alan Bauman for New Hair Loss Therapies

How early you spot your thinning hair determines how much hair you save. If you wait until the hair loss is visible to the naked eye, you're too late – 50 percent is already gone.

National hair restoration expert Alan J. Bauman, M.D., founder and medical director of Bauman Medical Group in Boca Raton, was featured last week on ABC’s Good Morning America, FOX News, and The New York Times discussing the benefits of new procedures and treatment options.

Today, thanks to new technology and medical advancements, hair loss is no longer inevitable – it’s optional. 

Click here to learn about how some doctors are using Latisse, the popular drug used to grow longer eyelashes, to help patients grow hair back on their scalp.

Latisse for Hair Loss

There is new hope for men and women faced with thinning hair, Latisse, the same drug that has been proven effective in growing thicker, longer, darker eyelashes.

Latisse is already FDA approved to grow eyelashes, but Allergan recently began Phase 1 clinical trials to use it on male and female pattern hair loss as well. If it succeeds, it will be only the second topical treatment to receive FDA approval for hair loss (the other is Rogaine).

Last year I began prescribing Latisse for off-label use on the scalp - and have already begun seeing some promising results. Latisse isn't going to regrow hair on a bald scalp but it can help tool in preventing hair loss.

For more on Latisse for hair loss, check out my segment on WSVN News 7: http://www.wsvn.com/features/articles/medicalreports/MI90725/