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Male-pattern baldness - what is it?

Male-pattern baldness gets its name from the way a man will tend to experience this type of hair-loss - namely, the first stage is usually a receding hairline, followed by thinning of the hair on the crown and temples.

Male-pattern baldness - how common is it?

Male-pattern baldness is very common and millions of men experience it. Most men will experience male-pattern baldness to some degree by the time they are in their 60s. Other men will experience male-pattern baldness as early as their 20s and 30s. Frequently, the first sign of male-pattern baldness is a receding hair-line, followed by a gradual thinning of the hair, and then more wide-spread hair-loss.

Male-pattern baldness - what causes it?

Male-pattern baldness is caused when the hormone testosterone is converted into DHT. DHT has an adverse effect on hair follicles (also known as the hair roots) and subsequently slows down or even stops hair production altogether. The treatment that is available through this website works by blocking this effect of DHT on the hair follicles.

Male-pattern baldness - does treatment work?

The most effective treatment available in the UK is Propecia. Propecia contains the active ingredient finasteride. Propecia needs to be prescribed by a doctor and is available through our online hair-loss treatment service. The evidence available suggests that two thirds of men who take this medicine to treat male-pattern baldness will benefit from renewed hair growth. The medicine should stop further hair-loss in the remaining third of men. It normally takes three to six months of using the medicine before any effect is seen, and the balding process will normally resume if treatment is stopped.