Male Hair Loss,
Acne and other medications

Propecia

Propecia (Merck) is the only licensed prescription medication for men who suffer from male pattern baldness (androgenetic alopecia). Propecia is an oral tablet and has been clinically proven to increase hair growth and prevent further hair loss for men who suffer with hair loss. Propecia prevents the formation of DHT which can lead to reversal of the balding process.

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

Propecia is available through an online consultation from Medical Specialists Pharmacy.

(Prices from as little as £47.58 per month)

Regaine Foam

Regaine Foam (McNeil Healthcare) is quick drying and effective hair loss treatment containing 5% minoxidil, an active ingredient that has been clinically proven to prevent male hair loss.

The easy to use foam takes very little time to apply, and dry’s extremely quick meaning it can seamlessly fit into your daily grooming routine. Regaine Foam is the only male hair loss treatment available in the UK without a prescription and has been clinically proven to prevent hair loss in 4 out of 5 cases.

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

(Available in triple pack - Price £55.99)

Nizoral Anti-Dandruff Shampoo

Nizoral Dandruff Shampoo is for the treatment and prevention of dandruff and dry or greasy scaling of the scalp (seborrhoeic dermatitis) and has been specially formulated to clear and control the yeasts associated with dandruff and seborrhoeic dermatitis.

To keep your scalp clear, you should use your Nizoral dandruff shampoo once every 1/2 weeks.

For more information and a list of possible side effects, please visit our Nizoral Anti-Dandruff Shampoo page.

(Available in triple pack - Price £22.85)

Alpecin Caffeine Shampoo

Alpecin shampoo has been proven to slow down hereditary hair loss in some people. Caffeine is its main ingredient.

Alpecin Caffeine penetrates even though the shampoo is rinsed out. In just a short time (120 sec.), the active ingredient travels along the hair shaft directly into the hair follicles. If the shampoo is left on for longer, the caffeine will also penetrate into the scalp.

For more information and a list of possible side effects, please visit our Alpecin Caffeine Shampoo page.

(Available in triple pack - Price £14.25)

Retin-A

Retin-A (Janssen Cilag) is a derivative of Vitamin A and is used for the treatment of acne. It works by increasing skin cell turnover promoting new layers of skin. It also prevents the formation of acne.

Retin-A is available through an online consultation from Medical Specialists Pharmacy.

For more information and a list of possible side effects, please visit our Retin-A page.

(Prices from as little as £15.88 per tube)

Male hair loss (male pattern baldness)

Male hair loss, otherwise known as Androgenic Alopecia or Male pattern baldness is the most common type of hair loss in men. Around 80% of men experience some sort of hair loss at some time in their life.

The 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 5-10% in its resting/shedding phase (telogen).

The anagen phase lasts approximately 1,000 days, but can range from 2-6 years. 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.

Male pattern baldness

Male pattern baldness usually follows a typical pattern of receding hairline and hair thinning on the crown. For some people, this process of hair loss has been observed to start in their early twenties, but for most it happens in their late 20s and early 30s. A little thinning of the hair may be noticeable first, followed by wider hair loss allowing more of the scalp to become visible.

Most male hair loss is hereditary (male pattern), and is triggered to start after puberty by a combination of the male hormones (testosterone and dihydrotestosterone) and the subjects genetically inherited sensitivity to these hormones by the scalp hair cell.

DHT and male pattern baldness

The male hormone ‘testosterone’ is converted into the androgen ‘Dihydrotestosterone’, or ‘DHT’, by an enzyme called 5-alpha reductase. The excess of DHT (dihydrotestosterone) causes the hair follicles to make thinner and thinner hair until they disappear completely. .

The hairline starts to recede (bi-temporal recession), and the crown area starts to thin. Over a period of time, this continues and the hair to the top of the scalp also thins and becomes lighter. The hair around the sides and back are very little affected, but the hairs to the top of the scalp will eventually shrink, and if not treated, the hair follicle will die and not produce any further hair.

Other reasons of hair loss

• 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
• Male pattern hair loss (hereditary)

Hair Treatment at Medical Specialists

The hair specialists at Medical Specialists Pharmacy have been treating hair loss since 1980. Medical Specialists have always had qualified Trichologists and Doctors supplying the best possible hair loss treatment online.

Alpecin Caffeine C1 Shampoo (Triple Pack)

£14.25

RRP: £15.63

Stud 100 Desensitising Spray (3x12g)

£14.99

RRP: £20.25

Nizoral Anti-Dandruff Shampoo (Triple Pack)

£22.85

RRP: £26.80

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