Male hair loss can be a frustrating but very common problem for most men, it can be down to hormonal changes due to age, family history, hairstyles, hair products, diet, and even stress. Typically people will lose around fifty to one hundred hairs per day, but it isn’t noticeable because new hairs grow in their place quickly so you can’t tell if hairs aren’t growing back in the same places to replace the hair that has fallen out then it starts to become apparent.
What is the most common type of hair loss?
The most common type of male hair loss is frontal fibrosing alopecia which is the gradual thinning of the hair at the front and top of the head, this commonly occurs with age and is otherwise called a receding hairline.
Hair loss has become more of a problem in today’s day and age as it can be upsetting for some and many people see their hair as a part of who they are so losing it can be quite distressing at times, but with time comes more and more methods and treatments to promote hair growth and deal with hair loss without surgery too.
New methods to prevent hair loss are constantly in development and are going through many clinical trials but there are already multiple methods to try and prevent the most common types of male hair loss already and they can have outstanding results, Finasteride is one of these treatments and it can be quite effective at reversing and preventing hair loss and it’s quite popular due to there being no surgery or operation process which also means the treatment plans cost less than these giving it the label of an affordable prevention of hair loss.
So what is Finasteride?
Finasteride is a form of prescription-only medication used to fight the signs and effects of hair loss. More commonly known under the brand name Propecia, Finasteride has been used as a method of treating hair loss for almost thirty years and is showing no signs of stopping being used. It belongs to a group of medicines known as 5α-reductase inhibitors which are known for their ability at blocking the production of DHT (dihydrotestosterone). It’s this DHT that is responsible in a lot of cases for male pattern baldness due to the effect it has on the hair follicles, Finasteride works by blocking this DHT from binding with specific proteins in the blood, keeping them away from the follicles in your scalp and stopping them from shrinking.
Just like any other treatment plan you must check that you aren’t allergic to the medicine or any ingredients that are within the product, it’s also important to understand that it isn’t an instant fix and it can usually take from three to six months before you begin to see results and it can be around twelve months to achieve its full effect as it has to, but as long as you take the correct recommended daily dosage you should start to notice improvements as if you break the routine and stop it could slow down the process and have a nullified effect.
Does Finasteride reduce testosterone levels in men?
A question that’s asked a lot in regards to Finasteride is that if it reduces male testosterone levels, we can actually say does the opposite as mentioned above, Finasteride blocks the enzyme 5-alpha reductase that converts testosterone to DHT which means you will have more testosterone in your system as less will be converted
Is Finasteride right for me?
Finasteride isn’t a quick fix but if you stick to the treatment plan and routinely given to you, you should begin to see results within the year, if you want an affordable hair loss solution against a receding hairline or male pattern baldness then this can be a great option for you and you won’t have to go through surgery or any injections, it can easily be incorporated into your daily routine, especially if you take other supplements already, Finasteride can be taken with other vitamin supplements you may take in the morning as they won’t interfere with each other.
If you want to want to try a different method feel free to visit our page on our hair treatments to see what’s right for you.
So, how can I get Finasteride?
Finasteride is a prescription-only form of medication and is not available over the counter. To get a prescription, your easiest method now is to get in touch with one of our medical consultants who will be able to give you all the information you need to begin your treatment plan, if you would like to find out more click the link which will take you to our dedicated page on Finasteride where you can find out more, get in touch with a consultant and book a consultation for the new year.