Hair Loss Medication
Where clinically indicated, prescription-only medicines are recommended following assessment by an independent prescriber in partnership with a registered UK compounding pharmacy.
During your free consultation with our Trichologist, you will discuss appropriate treatment options for hair loss and thinning.
Where clinically indicated, prescription-only medicines may be recommended following assessment by an independent prescriber. We partner with a UK registered compounding pharmacy to dispense treatments tailored to individual requirements.
All treatment decisions are made on a case-by-case basis, with careful consideration of your medical history and current health. Ongoing clinical review is included, typically every 3 to 6 months, to monitor response and assess tolerability.
Prescription Treatments That May Be Considered:
All medicines are prescribed only where clinically appropriate and may not be suitable for everyone. Potential risks and side effects are thoroughly discussed prior to initiation.
Minoxidil
Minoxidil was originally developed as an oral treatment for high blood pressure, with increased hair growth observed as a secondary effect. It is now widely used in clinical management for androgenetic alopecia (pattern hair loss).
Topical minoxidil is available in solution or foam formulations applied once or twice daily. In select cases, combined compounded formulas with tretinoin are utilized to support skin turnover and follicular uptake.
Oral minoxidil may be prescribed off-label in selected cases following assessment by a qualified prescriber when topical options have proved irritating or insufficiently absorbed.
Finasteride
Finasteride works by inhibiting the enzyme 5-alpha reductase, which converts testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT), the hormone primarily responsible for hair follicle miniaturisation in genetically predisposed individuals.
By lowering DHT levels, finasteride helps to arrest the progression of hair loss. We offer both oral finasteride 1mg and bespoke compounded topical finasteride for patients seeking targeted application.
Dutasteride
Dutasteride inhibits both Type I and Type II 5-alpha reductase isoenzymes, resulting in a more potent reduction of DHT. Prescribed off-label in oral (0.5mg) or bespoke topical compounded formulations following strict medical assessment.
Ongoing clinical reviews every 3 to 6 months are included as standard to monitor tolerance and long-term hair preservation.