Hair Loss

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Male pattern hair loss, otherwise known as androgenic alopecia, is a common problem for men of all ages. It usually happens when men reach their 30s and 40s although it can develop in some men before they reach their 20s. Hair usually starts to disappear from the temples and the crown of the head followed by wider hair loss making the scalp become visible.

Many men become sensitive about their hair loss and it can seriously affect their self esteem, but an effective hair loss treatment, such as Propecia, can be used to stop your hair loss and can encourage the regrowth of healthy, thicker hair.

How common is it?

For most men, losing hair is something they will have to deal with as part of the aging process; about 25% of men begin losing hair before they reach 30 and two thirds before the age of 60. Sometimes men begin losing hair in their teens and can reach their early 20s with very little or no hair.

What causes male pattern hair loss?

Male pattern hair loss is caused by genetic factors. It’s caused by a complex chemical reaction, when an enzyme called 5-alpha-reductase converts your testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT). If your hair follicles are genetically sensitive to DHT, this makes them shrink to a point to where they are no longer able grow hair.

Some non-biological factors can act as a catalyst for male pattern baldness, such as: a hormonal imbalance, illness and infectious diseases, nervous disorders, and in rarer cases, injury and impairment. In these instances, hair loss treatment can be started as early as possible, providing you are 18 years of age.

- Over-the-counter medication

There are many natural supplements and creams available to buy over-the-counter which claim to help to restore your hair. Minoxidil lotion, which is sold under the brand name Regaine, is a topical lotion which is applied directly to the scalp 3 - 5 times a week. Regaine is effective for both slowing hair loss and the regrowth of hair caused by genetic hair loss only.

- Prescription medication

Propecia is the first and only FDA-approved medication which is proven to treat male pattern hair loss. It works by encouraging the regrowth of hair on the vertex (top of head) and anterior mid-scalp area (middle front of the head). Propecia uses the active ingredient finasteride to inhibit the activity of DHT, the primary cause of male pattern hair loss. In tests, 99% of men who took Propecia experienced no further hair loss, and over 2 thirds of them experienced significant hair regrowth. Propecia is an easy once a day hair loss treatment supplement, which causes very few side effects.

- Surgery

Tiny plugs of hair are removed from areas where the hair is continuing to grow and placed on the scalp where hair has become loose and shed. The procedure usually requires multiple transplantation sessions, is expensive and can leave permanent scarring behind.

When should I start using treatment?

Male pattern hair loss treatment can be started at any stage, but it’s best to start treatment as soon as you start to see the symptoms. The sooner you start treatment, the more likely you are to reverse the damage and regrow all your lost hair.

Can I buy prescription hair loss treatments online?

You can buy Propecia online to help reverse the visible signs of male pattern hair loss. For your order to be processed, you will need to complete an online consultation when you order. This will be checked over by one of our doctors, who can ensure that the medication you order is suitable for your condition. The process takes only a few minutes to complete, after which, your medication can be dispatched for next day delivery.