Hair Loss

50% of men over 50 are bald or suffer from hair loss.

Avoid male pattern baldness with proven treatments.

It's never too late for men to seek treatment for hair loss. As we age, our bodies go through physical changes that affect not only the way we look but how we are perceived by others. Baldness is a prime example. This common health condition can make men look much older than their years, sometimes resulting in low confidence, depression, anxiety and general dissatisfaction with their physical appearance.

At Onlineclinic, we provide patients who are suffering from baldness a safe, genuine hair loss treatment called Propecia, which will promote the growth of healthy hair. This treatment can be ordered online once a prescription has been issued by one of our of doctors. For a treatment to be approved, patients must complete an online consultation when they order, which is free of charge and takes just a few minutes to complete. Once approved, our pharmacy will dispatch your order for free overnight delivery.

How common is hair loss in men?

Recent studies show that as many as one in two men will experience significant hair loss as they get older. Male pattern baldness, otherwise known as androgenetic alopecia, is the most common form of hair loss. It tends to affect men as they approach middle age, but it can also be seen in men in their late teens and early 20s.

What are the symptoms of hair loss?

An early symptom that can be noticed, especially when brushing or washing hair, is loose hairs regularly shedding from the scalp. In male pattern baldness, a specific condition passed down through generation to generation, the hair at the crown begins to loosen and fall out revealing an area of the scalp commonly known as a 'bald patch'. A typical 'U' or 'M' pattern then begins to form as hair at the temples and the top of the head also loosens and sheds. Over time, all the hair on the top of the head will shed, leaving hair only on the back and sides of the head.

What causes hair loss?

The scalp can be highly sensitive to androgens (male sex hormones). These hormones circulate naturally in the blood and are responsible for making the hair follicles shrink. With age, hair follicles shrink to such an extent that they are no longer capable of replacing hair that is naturally lost. But with sufficient treatment, they can be stimulated to grow. Hair loss may occur as a symptom of an underlying disease, such as lupus or diabetes. Many other key factors can increase the rate at which hair begins to shed including frequent stress at work or at home, or constant exposure to situations that invite an unhealthy degree of worry or pressure. Psychological factors are much easier to treat with therapy and drug treatment.

How can I treat hair loss?

Although hair loss is a fact of life, the development of hair loss treatments in recent years has contributed significantly to minimising this problem. Previously, surgical treatment was considered the main option for tackling hair loss. However, these treatments are intrusive and potentially painful, and will often have to be performed again to maintain the effect.

There are only a few non-surgical treatments that are proven to combat hair loss and restore hair. One option is Regaine, a lotion that uses an ingredient called minoxidil. This lotion has to be applied twice every day and will increase blood circulation to the scalp to stimulate better hair growth. Another option is a hair laser, such as the HairMax range. These work in a similar way, by improving blood circulation, but achieve this effect by using an infra-red light. A hair laser needs to be used three times a week, with each treatment lasting 10 to 15 minutes.

What is Propecia?

Propecia is an oral medication which is proven to be very successful in treating male pattern baldness. In trials, Propecia was proven over a two-year period to prevent further hair loss in 99% of users, and caused significant new hair growth in over two-thirds of them. Propecia is also the easiest treatment for hair loss to use because you simply take one tablet each day.

If you’re interested in this treatment, you can order Propecia safely and securely from Onlineclinic by taking an online consultation when you place your order. The consultation is a short medical questionnaire which is used by our doctors to ensure that you are safe and suitable for this treatment. If you are approved, a prescription will be issued. The prescription will then be forwarded to our pharmacy, which will prepare your order and dispatch it for free overnight delivery.