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Update on Hair Loss Treatment for Men

02.02.2011 in MALE HAIR LOSS

Hair loss affects two-thirds of all men, and for many it starts by age 30. Medical advances have made a variety of hair loss treatments available to stop balding or replace lost hair.

By Dennis Thompson Jr.
Medically reviewed by Niya Jones, MD, MPH Print

If you’re experiencing hair loss, you’re not alone. About a quarter of all men begin to go bald by the time they’re 30, and about two-thirds are either bald or have thinning hair by age 60.

While in years past, men were forced to cover bald spots with toupees or comb-overs, medical science now serves up a number of options that can reverse or counter hair loss. There are drugs that promote hair growth and transplant technologies that enable doctors to recreate a full head of hair.

Hair Loss Treatment: Medications

There currently are two drugs on the market that have been approved to treat hair loss in men. The drugs are Rogaine (minoxidil) and Propecia (finasteride).

Rogaine has been available since 1988 for the treatment of hair loss and is available over the counter. It’s a liquid solution that is applied directly to the balding areas of the scalp twice daily. Rogaine slows hair loss for many men, and prompts new hair growth in some. Exceeding the recommended dosage doesn’t produce faster hair growth and can cause side effects. On the flip side, hair loss will recur at its earlier pace if you decrease the dosage or halt application altogether. You have to use Rogaine for 4 to 12 months before you’ll see any effect.
Rogaine may cause scalp itching, dryness, scaling, flaking, irritation, or burning. If those symptoms are severe or don’t go away over time, call your doctor. Also contact your doctor if you experience weight gain, swelling, difficulty breathing, rapid heart beat, chest pain, or lightheadedness.

Propecia has been available since 1997 for treating male pattern baldness, and is the first drug available in pill form. It has proven to be much more effective than Rogaine. Propecia works by blocking an enzyme responsible for the formation of dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in men. DHT, a byproduct of the male hormone testosterone, is believed to cause hair follicles to shrink and ultimately cease growing. Like Rogaine, Propecia controls hair loss, but does not cure it. It can take up to three months before you see any benefit, and if you stop taking the drug you will likely lose the hair you’ve regrown.
There are some potentially serious side effects, however. Propecia can cause impotence, decreased sexual desire, and pain in the testicles. Contact your doctor if these side effects don’t go away, or if you develop a rash, itching, hives, or swelling in your lips or face.

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Male Hair Loss Treated

24.08.2010 in HAIR LOSS [ PHOTOS ] TREATED, MALE HAIR LOSS

WHY DO MY PATIENTS GET GREAT RESULTS I AM ASKED ?

IT IS SIMPLE I PROVIDE THE VERY BEST TRICHOLOGICAL TREATMENTS AND ADVICE.

SEE FOR YOURSELF.

SEE MY RESULTS

Here is a normal type of response shown below over a 12 months period of intensive treatment under my supervision.

This Patient came to me in early April 2008. He is suffering from severe Male Pattern Hair Loss (MPB).

(Before) APRIL 2008 TO JUNE 2008 (After)

THIS COULD BE YOU IN 3 MONTHS

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BEFORE TREATMENT

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AFTER TREATMENT

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 THIS COULD BE YOU IN 12 MONTHS

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Male Hair Loss Treated

24.08.2010 in MALE HAIR LOSS

I have been losing my hair for about 7 years when I decided to look into what I could do about it. I went to about 3 maybe 4 hair loss clinics before I decided on The Hair Centre. My main reason behind this choice over the others initially was I felt comfortable and relaxed about Gary’s assessment and recommendations.  I have been using my hair treatments since February and my hair loss has stopped and I am growing much stronger hair. I personally think things are going well and I can’t wait to see how much my hair will improve over the rest of my treatment course.  

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Male Hair Loss Treated

20.08.2010 in HAIR LOSS [ PHOTOS ] TREATED, MALE HAIR LOSS

Vitastim Hair Stimulant

Description: Herbal based aqueous lotion with multivitamin system, applied topically to stimulate dormant hair follicles and accelerate hair growth in the treatment of androgenic alopecia. Mode of Action: Hop extract contains phyto-oestrogens, naturally occurring oestrogens that inhibit the activity of the enzyme 5-µ reductase and reduce the proliferation of the potent metabolite di-hydroxy testosterone (DHT), which causes atrophy, and eventual loss of the hair follicle in genetically determined areas of the scalp. These phyto-oestrogens can also recover dormant hair follicles suppressed by androgen activity. The multivitamin system, particularly Vitamin H (Biotin) catalyse the process of conversion of amino acids into keratin hair cells and accelerates growth and diameter of the hair from the dermal papilla.

Biostim Hair Stimulant

Description: A combination of naturally occurring 5-reductase inhibitors with added multivitamin complex for the stimulation of hair follicles suppressed by the action of Androgens in cases of androgenic alopecia. Directions: 1 ml to be massaged gently into the scalp twice-daily. Mode of Action: 5-reductase inhibitors act as anti-androgens, reducing the levels of di-hydroxy testosterone (DHT), decreasing the levels of androgen activity at the target site. The consequent reduced levels of DHT stabilise or reduce the level of atrophy of the hair follicle and shaft in the genetically determined areas in the treatment of androgenic alopecia. The hair growth period (anagen) is prolonged and promotes increased hair growth and density.

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