Finasteride
Finasteride
Finasteride is prescribed for the treatment of the first stage of male hair loss (Androgenetic Alopecia). It is not for use by women, adolescents, or children. It acts by inhibiting type I1 5-alpha reductive, the substance that converts Testosterone to Dihydrotestosterone (DHT). Reduction of the scalp’s DHT levels reduces the progression of Male Pattern Baldness, and Finasteride has been shown to have around an 80% success rate in dramatically slowing down hair loss and, in most cases, stopping further hair loss altogether.
It works best on the mid scalp and crown region and has the most positive effect when there is still a high degree of existing hair remaining. In some cases, the use of Finasteride results in moderate hair regrowth. Men find it easy to comply with the treatment because of its convenient once-daily dosage. But it does have its share of possible side effects. In about 2% of cases (extremely rare indeed), some men experience difficulty achieving an erection, less desire for sex, and a decreased amount of semen released during sex. These are all reversible once the medication is stopped.
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Hair Transplant FAQs
General Topic
The hair around the back and sides of the head is genetically programmed to grow for life. A Hair Transplant is a simple redistribution of this permanent hair to the thin and balding areas of the scalp.
Hair loss has a range of causes, and it is important to get an expert diagnosis in order to choose the right treatment for your specific condition. For example, Male Pattern Baldness is caused by a hormone called DHT (Dihydrotestosterone), which damages the hair follicles on the top of the head but doesn’t affect the hairs on the back and sides of the head. The same hormone causes female hair loss but in a different pattern. Other causes of hair loss include stress, scalp conditions, and some medications. For personalised hair loss advice, use the contact form to book a FREE consultation with our team of experts.
It depends. For a Hair Transplant procedure, you will regrow your natural hair. For Micro Scalp Pigmentation (MSP), pigments are used to mimic real hair, giving you a shaved, low-cut look. To get better insights how these work, please take advantage of our FREE consultation.
We will need to shave part of your head, the portion called the ‘donor area’, where follicles will be taken to implant in the bald patches.
Regrowth is progressive and starts from approximately three months post-op. At the six-month stage, hair growth has been active for three months, and we would expect to see a good portion of the hair growing through. Nearly all the regrowth is achieved between 12 and 18 months.
Yes. The hair follicles we transplant from the donor area are genetically programmed to grow for the rest of your life. This doesn’t change when we transplant the hairs to the bald or thinning area.
Yes. Turkey has a lot of specialist Hair Transplant Clinics but have you considered the cost of travel and subsistence? Surgery at our Lagos Clinic is a day’s procedure. Furthermore we are experts in Afro hair and are available locally to monitor your after-care for 9-12 months after your procedure.