Hair Loss

Hair loss affects 40% of men before they turn 35. Hair loss can happen at any time, if you too suffer from this problem, there is nothing to be anxious about anymore. There are many over-the-counter and prescription remedial measures available online to help you with your problem. However, before you find out about hair loss treatments, it is better to find out about the probable causes and symptoms of hair loss.

Causes of hair loss

There are many temporary and permanent causes of hair loss. Your hair loss can be the result of one or a combination of the following factors:

• Hormonal factors

Hormones stimulate hair growth as well as hair loss; hormonal changes have the greatest impact on hair loss. Men generally have hair loss concentrated in a specific pattern from the front to the crown. This type of hair loss is caused by an androgen called DHT, or Dihydrotestosterone.

• Genetic factors

Inherited genes commonly affect men the most when it comes to hair loss, as the testosterone hormone activates the genetic program, causing the loss of hair follicles. The degree of loss varies in all men depending on their age, health, diet and the inheritance of these hormones.

• Diseases and health problems

The hair follicle is very sensitive and responds to various imbalances in the body. Some of them include high fever, severe infection, severe flu, thyroid disease, unhealthy diet, reactions to certain medications, cancer treatments, iron deficiency, major surgery, chronic illness, fungus Infection (ringworm) of the scalp and stress.

• Alopecia areata

This type of hair loss is caused by an immune system reaction to the hair follicles as it they are mis-identified as antibodies and are shut down.

Various hairstyles, tight braids, hair colouring, bleaching, straightening, relaxing products, and permanent waves cause slow but steady hair loss.

Remember, your hair loss is not caused overnight. There are probably several causes that play a part in your hair loss. Only a doctor can find out the probable cause and recommend a suitable treatment, so as soon as you witness the following hair loss symptoms, consult a doctor without delay.

Symptoms of hair loss

If your hairline starts receding or the hair on your crown and temples starts thinning, or you develop an M shaped hairline around the back and sides of your head, it’s time for action. These are the most common symptoms of hair loss and quick intervention can save you from total baldness.

Treatments for hair loss

There are lots of over-the-counter and prescription medications available online that help the treatment of hair loss. Topical oils and lotions, hair transplantation surgery, antimicrobial and growth stimulant shampoos are all available to treat hair loss. However, the effectiveness of all these treatments will vary from person to person.

Propecia finsateride is a prescription medication that has shown more than an 80% success rate in clinical trials and is now available online to help treat your hair loss. It not only stops further hair loss but also helps re-grow your lost hair. This drug is only available on prescription and is only suitable for men. If you wish to order Propecia, you will have to fill in a consultation form, which will be reviewed by our doctor and if Propecia is deemed to be suitable and safe for you, you will be able to obtain a prescription for it.

Please read all the information about hair loss as well as the pros and cons about the medication that you wish to purchase. Our doctors shall be more than happy to help you if you have any further questions about your condition and your choice of treatment.