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Most men who suffer from hair loss are usually so desparate on finding a solution, they will try anything. It's not that they are looking for some miracle cure. They are just so tired of hair loss making them look ten to fifteen years older than they actually are, and they are determined to doing something decisive about it. |
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By reading the advice on OnlineClinic and completing an online consultation with our doctors, you will at least be in a position to see if a hair loss treatment, is suitable for you.
What is male pattern baldness (androgenic alopecia)?
Male hair loss is the most common type of hair loss. It is caused by increased sensitivity to male sex hormones (androgens) in certain parts of the scalp, and is passed on from generation to generation.
What causes it?
Some men have areas on the scalp that are extremely sensitive to the male sex hormones that circulate in men's blood. The hormones make the hair follicles shrink from where the hair grows. After a while, they become so small that they can't replace lost hairs. The follicles are still alive, but are not really able to do their job.
How can you treat it?
Finasteride (Propecia) is a medicine taken in tablet form that partially blocks the effects of the male hormones (an 'anti-androgen'). It is used in a higher dose to reduce the size of the prostate gland in men with benign prostatic hypertrophy. Propecia has been shown to halt further hair loss and promote re-growth of scalp hair in approximately 80 per cent of patients after three to six months. Treatment must be continued to sustain the improvement in hair growth. It is only available on private prescription and you must complete a consultation for it here at OnlineClinic.
If you wish to investigate treatment options, please fill in a free medical consultation with one of our specialist doctors. The service is free; there is no obligation to buy any treatments that the doctor may suggest; and your personal details are kept confidential. |
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