Female Hair Loss,
Acne and other medications

Medical Specialists are one of the pioneers in female hair loss treatment in the UK, and have been treating female hair loss since 1980 with privately prescribed medication. Approximately 40% of women experience some sort of hair loss at some time in their life. Medical Specialists have always had qualified Trichologists and Doctors, supplying the best possible treatments with significant visible results, and below is a list of the latest treatments that are available online for you to buy for the treatment of female hair loss to help you overcome this embarrassing condition.

Female Hair Loss Treatments

Oral Therapies

Our Doctors can prescribe a number of oral medications for the treatment of female hair loss which are very effective. Treatments start from as little as £9.99 a month.

These medications treat female pattern baldness (thinning to the top of the scalp), but not Alopecia Areata (AA). AA is where the patient's hair falls out leaving a smooth round bald patch of skin. Regaine for women is a better treatment for AA. See below for Regaine treatment.

We strongly recommend the addition of Florisene with any hair loss treatment.

Hair loss which is evenly distributed across the scalp is called Chronic Ttelogen Effluvium (CTE). Research has established a link between hair loss (CTE) and low serum ferritin values [1,2]. Florisene, is the most effective treatment for this condition. Please see below for Florisene information.

Regaine for Women

Regaine for Women is a specially formulated female hair loss treatment containing active ingredient 2% Minoxidil – the only clinically proven treatment applied direct to the scalp to treat women’s thinning hair. There are a number of medically published papers which demonstrate Minoxidil is effective in the treatment of Alopecia Areata.

For more information and a list of possible side effects, please visit our Regaine for Women page.

Regaine for Women is available at Medical Specialists Pharmacy.

(Price: £21.95 per box)

Florisene

Florisene for Women Florisene is an effective oral treatment for women who suffer from general hair loss and Telogen Effluvium. To stop this hair loss, ferritin levels need to be increased quickly and 72mg of iron is needed for up to 6 months. For a significant number of women, this level of iron intake will not stop the hair loss unless they also take L-lysine plus Vitamin C and B12 to aid absorption of iron. Florisene has been specially developed to provide these nutrients at the specific level, which will overcome this type of hair loss problem.

We strongly recommend the addition of Florisene with any hair loss treatment.

(Price: From £13.95 per box)

Acne Treatments

Dianette

Dianette is a specialised oral contraceptive, and is the most effective oral treatment available online for the prevention or treatment of acne and hirsutism (excessive bodily and facial hair growth). After 3 months treatment, patients should notice improvements in skin quality and reductions in skin greasiness. Noticeable improvement in the reduction of acne and hirsutism is quite evident after approximately 6-9 months.

The active ingredients in Dianette can often lead to a reduction in iron or ferretin levels, which in turn could lead to hair loss. We therefore strongly recommend that all patients on Dianette should take Florisene in addition to Dianette.

(Treatment from as little as £9.99 per month)

Retin-A

Retin-A (tretinoin) is medically proven to be effective in the treatment of acne, and the prevention of scar formation. It is a vitamin A derivative and a prescription only treatment, and is not to be mistaken for beauty treatments. There are a number of medically published papers which demonstrate it as an effective treatment for wrinkles and sun damaged skin.

(Treatment from as little as £15.88 per tube)

Scalp Treatments

Nizoral

Nizoral Dandruff Shampoo is used for prevention and treatment of dandruff and seborrhoeic dermatitis of the scalp. It relieves dry, flaky, red, and itchy scalp conditions. There are a number of medically published papers which suggest that Nizoral shampoo is helpful for the treatment of hair loss when used in conjunction with Minoxidil (Regaine).

Other Treatments

Spironolactone

Spironolactone is a diuretic and is mainly used to stop water retention.

Spironolactone is the most prescribed drug in America for acne and female hair loss, and there are a number of medically published papers to confirm its effectiveness.

(Treatment from as little as £17.63 per month)

Female Hair Loss & Pattern Baldness in Women

Approximately 40% of women experience some sort of hair loss at some time in their life. Female hair loss occurs in more than one pattern. In most cases, it is possible to treat female hair loss effectively.

Hair Structure

The average full head of hair has approximately 100,000 - 150,000 individual strands, with approximately 90-95% in its growing phase (anagen), 2-3% in its regressive phase (catagen), and 5-8% in its resting/shedding phase (telogen). The anagen phase can range from 2-6 years, and is usually longer in women due to their hormonal influence. The catagen and telogen phases together last about 2-3 months, following which, the hair falls out. It is normal to lose approximately 40-80 hairs every day, but any more than this should be investigated by qualified medical hair specialists.

Female Hair Loss

In women, the most likely cause of hair loss is androgenetic alopecia. Androgenetic alopecia is an inherited sensitivity to the androgens (which are male hormones) on scalp hair follicles. However, women with hair loss due to this cause usually do not develop baldness in the patterns that occurs in men.

Patterns of female hair loss can vary considerably in appearance. Along with diffuse thinning over the entire scalp, it can also be:

More noticeable thinning toward the back of the scalp.
More noticeable thinning toward the front of the scalp.
More noticeable thinning toward the front of the scalp, involving frontal hairline.

Menopausal Hair Loss

Most female hair loss in menopausal women is due to hormonal imbalances, which can be hereditary (female pattern) or induced by an illness, following a pregnancy, or idiopathic (unknown).

The pattern of hair loss is usually similar to male hair loss (thinning to the top of the scalp), and there may also be a general diffuse loss all over, but the frontal hairline may not be affected. This can take effect in the subjects from as early as their mid 20's, and if it continues, should be investigated or treated.

There are many reasons why you might start losing hair:

Poor diet, stress, scalp problems, prescribed medication or a medical condition
Poor hair care
Over processed perming, straightening, colouring or other hairdressing chemicals
Alopecia areata or totalis, which are autoimmune disorders
Female pattern hair loss (can be hereditary)
Hormone imbalances (including polycystic ovaries)
Post natal hair loss

Female Hair Loss Treatment

The subject should be tested to eliminate any possibility of low levels of iron and thyroid, and then either sex hormone assays performed or the subject should be treated with an appropriate anti-androgen therapy. If the patient is post menopausal or contra-indicated, then either a non-hormonal therapy or a topical lotion should be prescribed. Where the patient is already on oral contraception, they should come off this for 3 months prior to the blood tests, or change to one that has anti-androgen properties.

If the patient is not treated, in most cases the hair loss will continue and the hair will become thinner, lank and possibly greasier. In some cases, facial and bodily hair becomes stronger, darker, and in typical male places (e.g. upper lip, chin, chest and naval area).

Medical Specialists Pharmacy is one of the pioneers in female hair loss treatment in the UK, and has been treating female hair loss since 1980 with privately prescribed medication. Medical Specialists Internet Pharmacy has qualified Trichologists and Doctors, supplying the best possible treatments with significant visible results.

References:

1. Rushton D H. (1993) "Investigating and managing hair loss in apparently healthy women." Canadian Journal of Dermatology 5; 455-461.
2. Rushton D H. (1993) "Management of hair loss in women" cited in: Dermatologic Therapy, Maddin S. et al., Philadelphia USA; 47-53.

Florisene For Women

£13.95

RRP: £14.95

Alli 60mg 84 Capsules

£34.85

RRP: £51.04

Canesten Oral & Cream Duo

£11.25

RRP: £12.99

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Medical Specialists Online Pharmacy is one of the world’s leading internet Pharmacies supplying prescription and non-prescription medication online throughout the UK, Europe and worldwide. Medical Specialists internet Pharmacy can prescribe medication for Male Impotence, Male and Female Hair Loss, Smoking Cessation, Acne, Anti-Ageing, Influenza, Obesity, Herpes, High Cholesterol and further health and lifestyle treatments from our internet Chemist shop.

Medical Specialists UK Pharmacy are based at Westminster House, 49 Knowsley Street, Bury, Gtr. Manchester, England, and are a supplier to UK patients in not just Manchester, but Scotland, Wales, Liverpool, Leeds, Birmingham, London, Ireland, Eire and in fact all areas of the UK, Europe and worldwide. Medical Specialists online chemist provides only genuine branded prescription and non-prescription medication at the cheapest possible prices.

Supply of prescription medication, is on the basis of medical approval after on-line medical questionnaire and consultation supervised by Doctors and Pharmacists. No prescription is needed, as the Doctors or Physicians will write the relevant prescription for suitable patients, and our Pharmacists dispense the medication to you the next day or within 24 hours by Special Delivery.

Treatments for male impotence are manufactured by Pfizer (Viagra), Lilly (Cialis) and Bayer (Levitra). The treatments that we sell or allow you to buy after an online consultation, are genuine British UK Male Impotence treatments, and we do not sell generic illegal copies as we care about your health. When you buy or order genuine Pfizer Viagra UK or other manufacturers’ treatment online from our online UK Pharmacy, there is a free delivery within the UK in a discreet, secure package within 24 hours. Why buy generic, when you can buy genuine Viagra, Cialis or Levitra from Male Impotence UK specialists at discounted prices.

We are the leading UK supplier of genuine branded medication for male impotence (e.g. Viagra, Cialis, and Levitra). We were the first Legal online clinic in the UK. We were established in 1994, and have had an online clinic since 2001, and are now the first ‘One Stop Online Pharmacy with Doctors’.

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