How To Reduce Side Effects Of Finasteride Table of Contents Finasteride and its side effects Written by: Clara Hanson-Smith Reviewed by: Sunny Dhain MPharmRS PgDip IndP Date reviewed: 20/02/2024 Finasteride, a medication primarily used for the treatment of male pattern baldness and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), has been associated with a range of side effects, […]
Oral minoxidil is a medication originally developed to manage high blood pressure, but it has gained recognition as a potential treatment for hair loss. Unlike topical minoxidil, which is applied directly to the scalp, oral minoxidil is taken in pill form. It dilates blood vessels, increasing blood flow throughout the body, including the scalp. This […]
What do you mean by ‘midlife crisis’? The term midlife crisis is often banded about in jest or exaggeration when someone is going through a period of change in mood or appearance. We’ve all heard someone say ‘oh they’re just having a midlife crisis’ in the same way people joke about ‘senior moments’ or the […]
As a clinician I commonly come across questions from patients which are essential to ensure success of hair loss treatment. Hair loss is very common. In fact the onset of hair loss can occur from 20-25 years old and affects up to 80% of men during their life, with a frequency that increases with puberty age. As […]
Hair Loss is completely normal and nothing new. We can lose between 50 and 100 hairs a day, often without noticing. It is estimated 53% of men in their late 40’s experience moderate to extensive hair loss. There are many misconceptions about hair loss and what causes it. For thousands of years, there has been many hair […]
