What treatments are available for hair loss?

Baldness and hair loss are not always inevitable, and the amount and rate of loss are often diminished with the correct treatment. The good news is that there are now more options available than ever before. We have ranked them in order of efficiency, starting with the strongest treatments.

Oral medication

For legal reasons, we cannot mention prescription only medicines for hair loss or baldness until you complete a private consultation. This is the only legal way in the UK to obtain treatment online. Complete an online consultation with a HealthExpress doctor. Our doctors usually reply the same day and there is no obligation to purchase the treatment(s) recommended.

Regaine Extra Strength

Regaine Extra Strength (known as Rogaine in the USA) contains a 5% concentration of the active ingredient Minoxidil and is specifically designed for men (only) who want fast results when compared to Regaine Regular Strength. It works for 4 out of 5 men in stabilising hair loss and has been shown to re-grow hair in 3 out of 5 men. Results have been reported after just eight weeks.

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Regaine Regular Strength

Regaine Regular Strength contains a 2% concentration of the active ingredient minoxidil and is therefore suitable for both women and men. It stabilises hair growth in 4 out of 5 men and women in 4 months and it has been shown to re-grow hair in 3 out of 5 women after 32 weeks.

More information on Regaine Regular Strength

Nanogen range of hair loss products

Nanogen has developed a range of products to treat specific hair loss problems:

Nanofibres are microscopic keratin fibres that are sprinkled onto the scalp to instantly increase the thickness and density of each hair
Nanoguard shampoo reduces hair loss from scalp tissues by partially blocking 5-alpha reductase (5-AR), an enzyme involved in regulating the hair follicle
Nanothik shampoo fattens the shaft of hair fibres, using a two-part process referred to as Swell ‘n’ Coat
Nanogaine oral treatment is clinically proven as a successful treatment, alongside prescription medication which also have clinically proven results

Hair transplant surgery

A hair transplant can be very effective at improving hair growth on the scalp. Hair transplant surgery has grown in popularity since the 1950’s, especially since the procedure has the potential to produce a dramatic change in appearance. However, surgery does not have a 100% success rate, so the decision is difficult.

Hormonazone System 1

Hormonazone System 1 helps reduce the chances of hair loss by increasing testosterone levels. Testosterone levels are an important factor with hair loss, as we age our body converts testosterone to DHT and estradiol. However there is a warning: supplementing testosterone unnecessarily is potentially harmful – it can adversely affect cholesterol levels or accelerate the growth of a pre-existing prostate cancer. More information on Hormonazone System 1

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Male pattern hair loss is a condition which can cause baldness amongst men who suffer with it. The condition itself is caused by the hormone DHT, which can be inhibited with the hair loss treatment Propecia (Finasteride), which can stop and even reverse male hair loss, with many patients seeing new hair growth whilst using Propecia as one of many viable hair loss solutions. You can find all the hair loss information you will need to help you both address and find resolution to this condition.