Which Hair Loss Treatment is Best For Me?

Losing about 50-100 hairs a day is normal and usually, this is not a reason to worry as the new hair grows at a rate that replaces the hair lost. Noticeable hair loss happens when either new hair stops growing or hair falls too quickly. 

You might notice that your hair starts thinning or a bald patch occurs. Men can lose hair because of genetics or environmental factors. Male pattern baldness is known as androgenetic alopecia – an inherited genetic cause of hair loss. Alopecia areata, another type of hair loss, can be a result of stress or autoimmune conditions. 

Different medications can slow down the process of thinning hair, but sadly it is not a remedy for stopping hair loss completely. 

Two medications approved for use to treat male pattern baldness or hair loss in men are Minoxidil and Finasteride. 

Minoxidil (Rogaine), is a medication that comes as a liquid or foam. It should be applied to the head two times a day to stimulate hair regrowth and prevent hair shedding. Minoxidil works noticeably after about 4-6 months of use.

Finasteride (Propecia) is a 1mg tablet that is taken once a day around the same time. This medication reduces the amount of dihydrotestosterone and hence helps regrow hair from the hair follicles. It takes about 3 months of daily use to notice results. 

Another hair loss treatment is hair transplant surgery. There are two types, follicular unit transplantation, and follicular unit extraction. These options are more expensive and can be more painful than Minoxidil or Finasteride. Surgery comes with some side effects such as infections or scarring. 

You can order yourself some hair loss treatment after doing an online assessment at Simple Online Pharmacy. One of our doctors will review your answers, and if they have no concerns, will prescribe you medication and we will post it straight to your doorstep. 

You can purchase Finasteride or the branded version called Propecia from us. We also offer Regaine.