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Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Latisse Brings Hope to Those With Thinning Hair

Latisse, the drug famous for regrowing eyelashes, might have a future treating hair loss.

Allergan, the company responsible for Latisse, Botox, and Juvederm, is now testing the glaucoma and eyelash-growing medication for its hair restoring properties.

So far, the results look very promising.

Rhoda Kelly has been using Latisse to restore her thinning hair for 14 months now, and she told Today Health that she couldn't be happier.

She said, "My hair is in much better condition – it looks healthy."

Although the new hair loss treatment is still in testing stages, experts warn patients that Latisse isn't for everyone. People with any sort of balding will not benefit from using the drug, as it only works on live, active hair follicles.

Perry Romanowski, a cosmetic chemist and blogger for The Beauty Brains, told Today Health, “Since what people really want from this product is something that will bring their hair back, I suspect that they will be disappointed because that will not happen. Are a few thicker, fuller strands going to be worth the expense? Perhaps to some people.”

Chances are, more than a few people are going to find this story interesting, even though Latisse still has its critics. As an alternative to hair transplant surgery, this topical medication is a less-invasive option, but only time will tell if it really works or not.

To learn more, read the full article: Eyelash Enhancer May Help With Hair Loss Too

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