Male Baldness Treatment

Male pattern baldness is a natural part of the ageing process for many men, but when it starts at a young age or it is having a serious effect on your confidence, there are some treatments that can help. Hair loss treatment in London is only available privately and it doesn’t work for everyone, but it is worth speaking to your doctor if you are concerned about losing your hair.

Getting Medical Advice About Hair Loss

Your doctor can check that your hair loss is indeed due to male or female pattern baldness, rather than a problem such as alopecia areata or an infection like lichen planus that needs to be treated differently. If the problem is age related, your doctor can help you to decide what you want to do. Two medications are available that can help with male pattern baldness, but other options such as surgery are also available for hair loss treatment in London.

Medication for Hair Loss

If you decide that medication is the right option for you, your doctor may recommend either a tablet called finasteride or a lotion called minoxidil that you apply to your scalp.

Finasteride can counteract the process that is shrinking your hair follicles. It stops testosterone turning into dihydrotestosterone, which can make the follicles smaller. If the treatment is successful, you should see an increased hair count within three to six months, which will last as long as you keep taking the medication. However, there is a risk of some side effects, including erectile dysfunction and loss of libido.

The other medication used for hair loss treatment in London is minoxidil, which can be used to treat both male and female pattern baldness. The treatment actually has a higher success rate in women. When it works, it should produce some regrowth in about three months, which will last as long as you continue the treatment. You don’t need a prescription to use minoxidil, but you might want to discuss it with your doctor before deciding if it is right for you.