Short fact about hair growth and hair loss An adult has about 100,000 to 150,000 hairs and loses up to 100 hairs a day. Hair is composed of two different structures the hair follicle which resides in the skin, and second, the shaft, which is visible above the scalp. Hair growth has three stages of […]
I am sure that many of you reading this blog are aware that Finasteride is a very commonly prescribed medication for treating “Male Pattern Baldness”, also referred to as “androgenic alopecia” in men. During my tenure as a hospital pharmacist, working with dermatologists from several countries (US, UK, South Africa, Australia & Lebanon), I’ve had […]
Here at Assured pharmacy, we’ve had patients call in to ask if they can buy Finasteride tablets without visiting their doctor. The simple answer is yes, you can buy Finasteride tablets without going to your doctor’s surgery. But to help you fully understand the question and answer, here’s a little bit more info about Finasteride. What is Finasteride? Finasteride, […]
What is male pattern hair loss? Male pattern hair loss or androgenetic alopecia is a common condition in which men experience thinning of the hair on the scalp. In some cases, this results in a receding hairline or balding on the top of the head. These changes typically begin in men in their 20s. The […]
There are many hair loss treatments that promise to be the answer for hair loss. So how do we know which treatment really works and what is right for us? Before we explore, it is important to understand the causes of hair loss. The most common type of hair loss is Androgenetic Alopecia. In men, […]
Short facts about hair loss and Propecia Baldness or hair loss is a disturbance in the natural and cyclic process of hair growth, that affects our self-image There are 3 different types of hair loss: Androgenic alopecia (AGA), alopecia areata (AA) and chemotherapy-induced alopecia (CIA) that have very different pathophysiology and treatments The loss of […]
The tell-tale signs In the shower one morning you notice a few more hairs blocking the plughole than usual. You look in the mirror and notice your forehead seems to have widened upwards in the middle towards your hairline and your hairline seems to have moved a few millilitres back in the direction of the […]
Have you ever run your hand over your head and found a lot less hair than was there previously? Or are you often cursing your mother’s father for the dreaded male pattern baldness you’re noticing more and more every day when you look in the mirror? Hair loss is a traumatic experience for any man […]
Hair loss can be a distressing process which can happen to many people throughout their lives. For men, it can mean they feel a loss in attractiveness and masculinity. A common form of hair loss in men is androgen alopecia, which is more commonly referred to as male pattern baldness. The extent of male pattern […]
