Hair Loss

Hair loss in men is also called male pattern baldness. It can be caused by a variety of factors such as stress and genetics. An increase in the hormone DHT is believed to be the cause of hair loss.

When over the counter creams do not work, prescription tablets are the next step to preventing hair loss and male pattern baldness. Prescription tablets come in a special 1mg strength designed to be used for hair loss.

Often hair loss is unavoidable due to genetics but can be helped with medication.

Hair loss can begin gradually or happen quite suddenly, you may notice hair loss affecting certain areas of the head which may be a sign of male pattern baldness.

There are over the counter medications for hair loss available in most pharmacies and prescription medication available online or from you GP.

Like with all prescription medication, there is always the potential for side effects. Hair loss tablets come in a low 1mg strength designed to be used for hair loss and minimise side effects. However, some men can be sensitive to this medication and suffer side effects such as mood swings and sexual problems. An e-Surgery prescriber will make sure that the medication is right for you. If you have any questions, please use our ‘ask a pharmacist’ service to speak to a registered Pharmacist.

At e-Surgery our UK based prescribers can provide you with a private prescription online for your hair loss tablets.

Your hair loss tablets will be sent from our UK based private pharmacy and sent via the Royal Mail to a delivery location of your choice in plain, discreet packaging.

Both type 1 and type 2 diabetes can cause hair loss, which has a number of potential causes, including hormonal imbalances, poor circulation brought on by hyperglycaemia, or an autoimmune illness. This can be managed by taking medication prescribed to you by a medical professional. If you are concerned that your hair loss may be a sign of undiagnosed diabetes, then you should consult your GP or pharmacist as soon as possible.

In rare cases, hair loss can be linked to a deficiency in vitamins, nutrients and minerals. In cases of extreme deficiency of Biotin, Iron and Zinc can lead to hair loss, so you should look to increase the intake of these through food or alternatively, you can take them in supplement form.

While people often associate hair loss with cancer, it is not a direct result of the cancer, but a result of the chemotherapy to help fight the cancer. Chemotherapy kills the fast-growing cells in the body, which in turn can damage the hair follicles which causes the hair to fall out. If you feel you are experiencing hair loss, then you should consult your GP or pharmacist so they can advise you on what the solution should be.

While most types of hair loss can be curable and grow back over time with treatment, there are some forms which mean that the hair won’t grow back again. Cicatricial alopecia is a type of hair loss that destroys the follicles meaning the hair can’t grow back.

Yes, people often take hair loss pills for long periods of time, but they do have some side effects which include decreased fertility, low libido, and erectile dysfunction.  It’s important that you consult your GP or pharmacist before taking any medications so they can discuss possible side effects.

There are ways to try and prevent hair loss including eating a more protein rich diet and medications which can be prescribed to you by your GP or pharmacist.

Yes, hair loss during pregnancy is very common. It can be down to a number of reasons, including the stress and anxiety of finding out you’re pregnant, your body being low in iron, your body dropping in oestrogen levels if you have come off the pill. If you are experiencing high levels of hair loss and are pregnant, you should speak to your Midwife, GP or pharmacist so they can advise you as to what to do next.

Yes, stress can be a major contributor to hair loss. Telogen effluvium is a type of hair loss that occurs after experiencing extreme physical or emotional stress. This usually result in permanent loss of hair as the hair follicles have been damaged.

Thinning does not usually result in hair loss, but it can make it appear like your hair is falling out due to the gaps between hairs being bigger, so your scalp becomes more visible.

Yes, hereditary factors play a major role in hair loss. Androgenetic alopecia, commonly referred to as male pattern baldness and female pattern hair loss, is the most typical kind of hair loss in both men and women. This disorder is inherited from your parents and is brought on by a mix of hormonal influences, mainly dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in both men and women, and genetic predisposition.

There are conflicting arguments to whether having low or even high testosterone impacts or causes hair loss. It is known that the major factor in hair loss is genetics and their responses to the hormone’s testosterone and DHT, which is more commonly found in women.

Hair loss is completely normal, as most people can lose between 50 to 100 hairs a day on average. More extreme hair loss can sometimes be a result of genetics or even a sign of an undiagnosed illness. If you are experiencing more severe hair loss, then you should consult your GP or pharmacist so they can diagnose the source of the hair loss and offer the best solution possible to your symptoms.