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Medically reviewed by BSc MBBS FRCA, Chief for The Private Clinic of Harley Street, London.
Last Reviewed June 10th 2024

Hair Loss Treatment Medications

Hair loss can your confidence. No matter how young or old you are, a hairline, hair loss or thinning hair can make anyone self-conscious.

If you are concerned about hair loss or are considering hair restoration we can and help to find the most suitable treatment course for you.

The Private Clinic of Harley Street, London are UK leaders in Hair Loss and Hair Restoration treatments. We can help you understand the cause of your hair loss or  and offer the of Hair and Scalp treatments, from thinning hair and scalp to some of Europe’s top FUE Hair Transplant surgeons – for both men and women with all hair types, including .

Your treatment always starts with a consultation with one of our hair experts to understand your concerns and what you really want to achieve. We can then offer the best bespoke treatment option for you. Our clinics are in , and .

What causes hair loss?

There is a of causes for hair loss in men and women. Genetics, hormonal changes, medical conditions aging – it can often be to know what the direct cause may be. Our team are very in being able to the cause of and are well experienced in a wide range of conditions such as:

Can I treat hair loss with medication?

In a lot of the causes listed above, medication may be to help treat the cause which will then enable the hair to grow.

Understanding the cause of your hair loss is the best way to determine which type of hair loss treatment or medication is going to be most for you.

More of us are beginning to become aware of the increasing number of and on offer to treat hair loss – medication, shampoos, lotions and dietary supplements. Whilst these may be able to help some patients, there are only two types of hair loss medication with proven results.

What is hair loss medication?

There are only two types of US  (FDA) approved and loss products available and these are Finasteride and Minoxidil. These medications are widely used to help with hair loss and are by many our own Hair .

Whether you have just started to notice  and would like some advice on how to further male hair loss or , or if you are already baldness and considering a , our team will be able to the most effective and for you.

What to Expect

The Private Clinic has been for over 40 years with of people placing their trust in us each year. We pride ourselves on being able to offer a . We have a team of and expert surgeons who understand the importance of this and will support you throughout your journey with us.

Hair Loss Medication Consultation

Hair Thinning, Hair Loss & Scalp Problems – If you’re in the early stages of or have noticed signs of , and are thinking about taking but not sure what your options are, we advise you to meet with one of our highly-experienced, .

Our expert team will your hair loss and aim to find out what’s causing it, before you toward the best solution for your needs. Sometimes treatment can be as simple as or plans, or using specially formulated to . They are also able to provide more information about the different types of and recommend what they feel would be best suited for you and your to help you the results you want.

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Hair Loss Medication Options

Hair Loss Medication is to help loss and slow its process – it is best suited for those who are experiencing early signs of hair loss or, for those in later stages, in combination with a restoration treatment. Minoxidil and  (Propecia) are the only two currently and each work in different ways.

Minoxidil is available without prescription and, while its are still not entirely understood, it is thought to work by widening blood vessels and potassium channels, thus allowing more nutrients, oxygen and blood to the and encouraging healthy hair growth.

– also known as or – is only available through prescription. For men suffering from male ( alopecia), it works by preventing testosterone from being converted into (DHT), a which causes hair to fall out. According to statistics, there is an 80% to 90% possibility of or stopping hair loss using the Finasteride.

Hair Restoration Treatment

Hair Restoration – While medication and other can help stop or slow down hair thinning, Barbie Botox (Traptox) (dhaestheticsclinic.com) is the only solution to restore areas where extensive hair loss has taken place.

At The Clinic, we only work with the most form of FUE(Follicular Unit Extraction); a process where by are and transplanted one-by-one to leave no and natural looking results.

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Minoxidil

What is Minoxidil?

Minoxidil is which was used to control high blood pressure. In 1987, developed a topical minoxidil after that users of were seeing significant whilst taking the medication. Minoxidil for hair loss is supplied in a which available in either a 2% or 5% strength, it is usually sold under the brand name Rogaine.

is a topical solution that may come in a liquid or foam solution. It should only be used on the scalp

When Minoxidil is applied to the scalp the enzymes within your scalp known as work to the into a salt called minoxidil sulfate. Minoxidil works to shorten the resting (telogen) phase of the hair and the hair to enter the growing (anagen) phase of the hair cycle a lot quicker.

It can often take up to 8 weeks of use for the results of to be noticed.

Finasteride

Finasteride is a fully licensed UK medication for hair loss that to a group of medicines known as ‘5 inhibitors’. Finasteride is a prescription-only oral medication that can be prescribed to men to help reduce hair loss and male pattern . Finasteride is often referred to as Propecia, but this is just a version. The UK patent for Finasteride in 2014,  which means that you will be able to get