Hair Loss Treatment, Hair Transplant Procedure

Rogaine is for use by men and women. It consists of a 2% or 5% Minoxidil topical solution applied directly to the scalp. It must be applied twice each day and in most cases results will take up to a year. Rogaine must be used continually to maintain any benefits. Cessation of treatment will result in hair returning to its previous state within 2-4 months.

Possible side effects include itching, scaling and irritation of the treated area.

* Rogaine - Trademark of Upjohn and proprietary name of Minoxidil.

 

 

 

Finasteride is an oral medication available by prescription that is suitable for male hair loss sufferers whose condition is in its early to moderate stages.

It works by inhibiting part of a naturally occurring enzyme in the body. This enzyme converts testosterone into the hair miniaturizing DHT (dihydrotestosterone) hormone. Studies have proven that by using Finasteride it can lower DHT production by around 60%.

Clinical trials on hundreds of males have shown that 99% of those taking it for 2 years noticed no hair loss and that 66% reported an increase in density (usually within the crown and mid scalp region).

Side effects noted include a reduction in sexual performance in less than 2% of users. These side effects disappear when treatment is ceased.

Finasteride is highly recommended to transplant patients who wish to minimize reduction of their non-transplanted hair. We treat this medication like insurance for your hair!
 

Dutasteride is an oral prescription medication that is considered more effective at treating hair loss than Finasteride. It works by inhibiting a larger portion of the same naturally occurring enzyme. This results in a 90-95% decrease in DHT production.

The common side effects are similar to that of Finasteride treatment but are simply more likely to occur.Because Dutasteride has not been in the market for as long as Finasteride, its long term safety is unknown because it cannot be tested. For this reason, our Doctor is likely to recommend Dutasteride only to patients who have not had any success with Finasteride or Minoxidil treatment. In certain circumstances Dutasteride may be prescribed as a first choice treatment if the patient’s hair loss is so aggressive that we feel the other medications are unlikely to help.