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Medically reviewed by Lorcan MBBS FRCA, Chief Medical Officer for The of Harley Street, London.
Last Reviewed June 10th 2024

Hair Loss Treatment Medications

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

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

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

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

What causes hair loss?

There is a wide range of causes for hair loss in men and women. Genetics, changes, medical conditions aging – it can often be difficult 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 hair loss such as:

Can I treat hair loss with medication?

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

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

More of us are beginning to become aware of the increasing number of treatments and on offer to treat – 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) and medically-proven hair loss available and these are Finasteride and Minoxidil. These medications are widely used to help with hair loss and are recommended by many our own Hair .

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

What to Expect

The Private Clinic has been treating patients for over 40 years with thousands of their trust in us each year. We pride ourselves on being able to offer a personalised service. We have a team of and expert surgeons who the importance of this decision 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 hair loss or have of , and are about taking medication but not sure what your are, we advise you to meet with one of our highly-experienced, hair loss experts.

Our expert team will examine your and aim to find out what’s it, before leading you toward the best for your needs. Sometimes can be as simple as or nutritional plans, or using products to . They are also able to more information about the different types of Hair Loss Medication and recommend what they feel would be best suited for you and your to help you the results you want.

For more information on .

Hair Loss Medication Options

is designed to help loss and slow its – it is best suited for those who are experiencing early signs of or, for those in later stages, in combination with a restoration treatment. Minoxidil and Finasteride (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 and potassium channels, thus allowing more nutrients, oxygen and blood to the hair follicle and encouraging healthy hair growth.

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

Hair Restoration Treatment

Hair Restoration – While medication and other treatments can help stop or slow down hair thinning, surgical hair is the only solution to areas where extensive hair loss has taken place.

At The Clinic, we only work with the most advanced form of FUE( Extraction); a process where by individual follicles are extracted and to leave no linear scarring and natural looking results.

for more information on FUE .

Minoxidil

What is Minoxidil?

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

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

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

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

Finasteride

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