How does minoxidil work?
To explain exactly how minoxidil interacts with the body, it is important to understand what causes hair loss in the first place Male pattern baldness or androgenic alopecia is characterised by the gradual recession of…
Hair Loss Drugs
Does Spironolactone Stop Hair Loss?
Spironolactone is a popular drug with a range of applications, principally as a diuretic and for the treatment of acne. But can it help prevent baldness as some people believe? There are different kinds of…
Propecia made my penis shrink – Paul Innes on hair loss drug finasteride
Thankfully the potential side effects of hair loss drug Propecia are becoming much more known. To end up with a smaller penis however, could just be the side effect to stop many men in their…
The dangers of using Propecia whilst your partner is pregnant
Although Propecia cannot be used by women to control hair loss, there can still be a danger if the male partner is using it at this time as it can be absorbed by the female…
Chinese hair and hair loss
The condition and rate at which hair grows is not only dependent on the individual it also depends on race as different cultures have different types of hair. Hair can often indicate a person’s nationality,…
Is long term minoxidil use counter-productive?
Minoxidil is an effective treatment for some men and women who suffer from pattern hair loss, but do the benefits offered by the drug reduce over time? Pattern hair loss is hereditary and even if…
Proscar versus Propecia – Which is most effective?
Proscar is a pill for hair loss containing a 5mg dose of Finasteride, the same active ingredient found in Propecia. Both Proscar and Propecia were developed for the treatment of an enlarged prostate, and both…
Can minoxidil prevent female pattern baldness?
Loss of hair can cause stress and embarrassment along with lack of confidence and self-esteem, and it could be argued that this effect is more prevalent in women. Products containing minoxidil exist that are specifically…
Herbal remedies for hair loss
With so many scare stories circulating about hair loss drugs such as finasteride, dutasteride and spironolactone, it is hardly surprising that many people turn to natural herbal remedies for a solution Hair loss can happen…
Why you should avoid Propecia
Propecia is one of the brand names for drug finasteride, and is one of the medications that can be used to control hair loss and some would argue, encourage regrowth. There are however, serious potential…
Can lavender reduce hair loss?
Lavender has been used in homeopathic remedies for centuries. It is said to help insomnia, stress and anxiety. In the stressful world we now live in there are plenty of products available to help soothe…
How to Treat Hair Loss the Natural Way
Hair loss treatment options are well documented and depending on your preference, finasteride, minoxidil, hair restoration surgery and scalp micropigmentation are all feasible solutions. But what about the natural approach? The loss of hair is…