Latisse / Bimatoprost for Scalp Hair Loss

http://www.baumanmedical.com -- The prostaglandin-analog Bimatoprost, the active ingredient in Allergan's Latisse, has been FDA-approved to increase eyelash growth. New research shows that scalp hair follicles contain prostaglandin receptors. Is Latisse the 'new' rogaine/minoxidil for people with scalp hair loss? Bauman patient, Howard G., tries the medication and reports some moderate hair growth from the treatment. Howard is not using any additonal medicaitons (like Propecia/finasteride or Minoxidil) and has not had a hair transplant. Since this video was posted, Allergan has initiated clinical trials to achieve FDA-approval of bimatoprost for hair growth.

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Howto & Style

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• latisse
• bimatoprost
• eyelash
• drug
• scalp
• hair
• loss
• fda
• approved
• prostaglandin
• minoxidil
• transplant
• finasteride

[DBEN153662]

been trying it for 3 weeks now...lets see what happens. Rogaine Foam after 3 months no results

[alanbauman]

@DBEN153662 Keep in mind that hair loss always gets worse without treatment, so 'no change' is actually a positive result even though you might be hoping for more! We recommend a HairCheck evaluation to scientifically measure your 'Hair Mass' before you start any treatment. Did you have this measurement done?

[DBEN153662]

@alanbauman

No Dr. Bauman, my dermatlogist recommended it. Would like to have this haircheck done

[alanbauman]

@DBEN153662 HairCheck (cross-sectional bundle measurement) is the best way to track your hair growth progress, regardless of treatment option. -Dr. B.

[naenaetaylor]

Crazy. I hope this works for all those people who have lost hair!

[surgeonofnalts]

To me, it seems to be working about as good as minoxidil/rogaine. Not super spectacular, but certainly doing something to the miniaturized hair. --Dr. Bauman

[boobtubious]

I wondered if that stuff would work on the head. Saw the Brooke Shields advertisement for it on Hulu.