I am 45 year old woman. My hair is getting very thin, but no bald spots. I have been to see endocrinology and dermatology. I have had lots of blood tests including TSH, T4, Free T4, Free T3, Reverse T3, DHT, Testosterone Free and Total, Estradiol, FSH, LH, etc, all are normal. I have heard about the Revage 670 laser for improving hair growth on the head. Does anybody have any experience with it? Is is any better than Rogaine or a laser comb? Thanks
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Answer: Does the Revage 670 Laser Really Work to Restore Hair Growth on the Scalp?
Hormones and hormonal changes are the leading cause for hair loss. Whether or not your hair is recoverable depends on the cause of your hormone imbalance, for which there are many. From a genetic predisposition to birth control pills to menopause, there are natural causes of hormone imbalance...
There have been reports by minoxidil users that this drug causes wrinkles. There is no proof of this, but it is theoretically possible by interfering with collagen production
Years ago there was nothing anyone could do to stop hair loss. Today we have modalities like Rogaine (minoxidil), Propecia and Luce when one is trying to preserve hair.
So the good news is you can slow it down or stop it. However some patients feel "let down" when they realize this is ...