Are corticosteroid injections really the best method?

I've had them for years since i was 10 I'm 18 now. Also had them on the scalp for the most part with little growth BUT it's growth. Until i had started losing parts of my eyebrows i had injections and only one has more growth. I'm starting to lose my beard (only have somewhat of a goatee now) and my dr says it is no use to save my beard but i want it! The main problem is the eyebrows, can anyone help me and tell me if i should continue the shots on them or is there something better? How can i save my beard? Please and thank you!

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Comment by Jackie on July 11, 2013 at 9:08pm

Hi, so about the eyebrow bit, there is this cosmetic treatment called Latisse. It's meant for eyelash growth, but I've been using it on my eyebrows, and I've had a lot of growth on both eyebrows. Before I used Latisse, I had zero growth. So, it'll most likely work on the parts of the eyebrows where you need it, and maybe it'll save your beard too? :)
http://www.realself.com/question/curious-about-using-latisse-eyebro... (reviews for Latisse on eyebrows)
http://www.latisse.com/ (actual website)
Hope this helps!

Comment by Connor013 on July 11, 2013 at 9:11pm
My doctor says I should use that but how does it work?
Comment by Jackie on July 11, 2013 at 10:49pm

Basically it comes in a bottle, with tiny applicator brushes. And you just apply the product on the brush, and brush along the eyebrow line :) I think it says it has to be used daily, but I didn't use it daily and it worked fine.

Comment by Connor013 on July 11, 2013 at 10:53pm
Hmmmm I'll give it a try! Sounds great!
Comment by Jackie on July 11, 2013 at 11:02pm

Yep, glad I could help c:

Comment by Connor013 on July 11, 2013 at 11:06pm
Yes you did! But if anything I'm gonna shave my head if nothing helps.
Comment by Jackie on July 11, 2013 at 11:34pm

What else have you used in the past? I haven't really used anything besides the Latisse for my eyebrows. My head is pretty much a lost cause since nothing has grown since I was like 4 or something hahaha

Comment by Connor013 on July 11, 2013 at 11:42pm
I've had the steroid shots for years....very painful.
Comment by Jackie on July 11, 2013 at 11:54pm

Really? :c yeah, I don't do painful. Did it work for you though?

Comment by Connor013 on July 11, 2013 at 11:55pm
For a little while then it would fall out again

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