How effective is Minoxidil?
Dr. Bauman: About 60 to 70 percent of people are going to get a response from Minoxidil, but it’s going to depend really on how much hair you have in that area of your scalp. Minoxidil is not going to work if the follicles are dead and gone. How does laser therapy treat hair loss? Dr. Bauman: Low level laser therapy is a non chemical, non invasive option that has no side effects and it has been shown to improve hair quality, hair thickness, and hair density. Laser therapy creates a photochemical change in the scalp, so it’s going to create more energy for the follicles to grow better quality hair. Are there any other treatment options for hair loss? Dr. Bauman: There is nutritional modification. We hear about protein deficiency causing hair loss as well. Protein is a building block and is the building blocks for hair. If you are on a crash diet or had gastric bypass surgery, chances are you’ll lose hair along with the weight. What is this new hair test that is now available? Dr. Bauman
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