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Alopecia is the medical term for hair loss and affects millions of people worldwide. As well as their physical appearance, it also affects the patient’s psychological wellbeing.

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There are various types of hair loss. Androgenetic alopecia, more commonly known as pattern baldness, is a genetically influenced condition that can affect both men and women through hormone sensitivity. Environmental factors such as stress, illness, side effects of medicines, or nutritional deficiencies can cause temporary hair loss. Sometimes the body can attack hair follicles leading to hair loss. This type is a type of autoimmune condition.

Physical injury, inappropriate and harsh hair treatments, and even certain hairstyles can damage hair follicles and lead a type of hair loss known as traction alopecia. The impact of hair loss often goes beyond the physical appearance. Many sufferers experience low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and social withdrawal. General society’s emphasis on hair as part of a person’s attractiveness and youth can make these feelings stronger. Some individuals report workplace discrimination or relationship difficulties stemming from hair loss. The psychological burden may be particularly heavy for women, as female hair loss remains less socially accepted than male baldness.

There are various treatments that Dr Weightmans can offer to treat hair loss. These include topical treatments containing Minoxidil which can stimulate follicles and slow the balding process, and tablets such as finasteride which block the hormones that contribute to pattern baldness in men.

With Dr Weightmans, patients can obtain an effective treatment for their type of hair loss. Thus helping to alleviate both the physical condition itself and its significant emotional impact.

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Finasteride 1mg is used to treat male pattern hair loss. It works by reducing levels of a hormone (DHT) that causes hair follicles to shrink. The tablets are taken once daily, and consistent use over several months is needed to see results. Continued treatment is required to maintain hair growth benefits.

Finasteride 1mg is generally well tolerated, but a notable proportion of users report sexual side effects, including decreased libido, difficulty achieving or maintaining an erection, and reduced ejaculatory volume. These effects are usually reversible upon discontinuation of the medication, although in a small number of cases they may persist. Some men also experience breast tenderness or enlargement (gynaecomastia). It is worth noting that finasteride lowers PSA levels, which should be taken into account if prostate screening tests are carried out.