Hair Loss
Don’t suffer with hair loss, speak to our pharmacists for advice and treatment options.
How Can Orion Pharmacy Help Men with Hair Loss?
Hair loss – in the form of male pattern baldness – is typically a hereditary genetic condition. It affects at least 50% of men over the age of 50 and can start as early as your 20s. It’s incredibly common and in recent years we’re happy to say there’s less of a stigma around it, meaning patients have access to far more treatment options.
Pharmacists at Orion Pharmacy in Purley are here to help! We’ll discuss different hair loss treatments and help you decide which is best for you and your lifestyle.
Even though there isn’t a cure for hair loss, there are effective prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) treatments available to slow loss and stimulate hair regrowth. Finasteride or Propecia are popular and effective medications that are prescription-only treatments depedning on the strength. If you’re interested in an y of these medications, we highly recommend booking an appointment for a consultation with our team.
Hair Loss Symptoms
The common signs of male pattern baldness include thinning hair at the sides and top of the head. There are many effective treatments that are available that can slow hair loss and, in some cases, stimulate hair regrowth.
Hair Loss Causes
Male hair loss occurs when hair follicles convert testosterone into another hormone called dihydrotestosterone (DHT). DHT causes hair follicles to shrink, weaken, and eventually die and fall out. It also slows down hair production and can stop hair growth altogether.
Hair Loss Services at Orion Pharmacy
Common hair loss treatments and medications include Finasteride, Propecia, and Rogaine.
Finasteride and Propecia block DHT by stopping the hormone from attacking hair follicles. This daily tablet needs to be taken for 3-6 months to see an effect due to the hair growth cycles in your follicles.
Rogaine is applied topically on the scalp and works by increasing the flow of blood and nutrients to the hair follicles, which can help stimulate new, healthier hair growth. You can use this treatment alongside Finasteride or Propecia for a more intensive treatment.
You should take note that if you stop using these hair loss treatments, hair loss will resume. Before you begin any of these medications it’s important to have clear expectations and a commitment to carrying on the treatment.
Ready to get started?
If you’re interested in starting hair loss treatment, or you’re looking for more advice, fill in our online form and a member of our team will be in touch to arrange a consultation.