Hair Loss

Hair Loss

With over 6.5 million men in the UK losing their hair, male pattern baldness is very common in men and can start from as early as your 20s. Doctor Matt provides an effective hair loss medical treatment called Propecia® that is not available on the NHS and you don’t even need to see your local doctor to begin treatment. If you are suffering from hair loss it is important you act now.

The Medicine

Propecia® (finasteride 1mg) is a daily tablet for men.

How to take it

Take one tablet a day on an ongoing basis.

Effectiveness

As long as you have what's termed 'male pattern baldness' you should stop losing your hair within three to six months of starting treatment. If you stop taking it you will to start losing your hair again.

Side-effects

Noticeable side-effects are uncommon but can include cause a very small chance of reduced libido, erection problems or tender breasts. In less than 2% of men there has been a sexual side effect including less desire for sex, difficulties in achieving an erection, and a decrease in the amount of semen. These side effects went away in men who stopped taking Propecia®.

Allergic reactions

Patients who experience allergic reactions including rashes, should discontinue use of Propecia®

Other things you should know

Male pattern baldness is the most common type of hair loss and is caused by increased sensitivity to male sex hormones in certain parts of the scalp. The hair loss usually starts in men aged 20 to 30 and leads to a receding hairline and/or a thinning crown on top of the head.