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Click here to read more about the treatment, and whether or not the scepticisms hold true.","2020-11-11T00:00:00.000Z","Propecia-does-it-really-work","2026-04-02T20:24:58.042Z","2026-04-03T08:15:37.796Z","2026-04-02T20:24:57.647Z",[387,390,397,404,407,413,415],{"id":79,"__component":388,"Title":389},"blog-components.title","Propecia: does it really work?",{"id":173,"__component":391,"Paragraph":392},"blog-components.paragraph",[393],{"type":36,"children":394},[395],{"text":396,"type":40},"For men, hair loss can be devastating. While it is an incredibly common occurrence in men, particularly as they reach maturity, its prevalence makes it no easier to accept.",{"id":398,"__component":391,"Paragraph":399},29,[400],{"type":36,"children":401},[402],{"text":403,"type":40},"In fact, by their mid-thirties, over 65% of men will have experienced some degree of hair loss, with this number increasing to well over 80% by the age of fifty. While there are many potential reasons why a man might begin to lose his hair, male pattern baldness remains the most common.  The proliferation of this condition lead to a great deal of research into male pattern baldness, which is a condition that presents in a distinctive pattern of hair loss that begins at the hairline, and generally creates a ‘horse shoe’ shape as the hairline recedes. In the mid-eighties, researchers found that the ingredient finasteride showed significant promise in treating male pattern baldness and, a few years later, Propecia became a lifeline for men who were struggling to come to terms with their hair loss.  Since then, it has maintained a strong status as the go-to treatment for male pattern baldness. It has, however, been subject to some fears over side effects and efficacy, which has deterred some men from it altogether.  So, are these fears ungrounded, or do they hold truth? And does Propecia really live up to expectations as a worthwhile treatment? Read more below.",{"id":126,"__component":405,"Subtitle":406},"blog-components.subtitle","The Science Behind Propecia",{"id":188,"__component":391,"Paragraph":408},[409],{"type":36,"children":410},[411],{"text":412,"type":40},"Propecia works by reducing the proliferation dihydrotestosterone – a hormone more commonly known as DHT – within the scalp. This hormone was found to be responsible for slowing the growth of hair, and causing significant ‘thinning’ of the strands that do continue to grow. Both factors lead to the distinctive shape of male pattern baldness. By blocking this hormone, Propecia is able to promote better, faster hair growth in those suffering from male pattern baldness. If the hair loss is caused by another condition, however, it is unlikely to offer any real benefit – this is likely how some misconceptions over the inefficacy of Propecia came about.  In various studies, Propecia was found to hold the highest success rate in those who sought treatment early. In general, the symptoms of male pattern baldness will begin to become apparent in the late twenties to early thirties – although this can be sooner or later, depending on the individual.  As a result, the vast majority of men will find the greatest benefit from Propecia if they begin treatment before any significant hair loss occurs. As the only FDA approved hair loss treatment backed by a wealth of data, and with the ability to now buy Propecia online, it remains the most effective option for anyone seeking to halt the effects of male pattern baldness.",{"id":144,"__component":405,"Subtitle":414},"Fears Over Possible Side Effects",{"id":416,"__component":391,"Paragraph":417},31,[418],{"type":36,"children":419},[420],{"text":421,"type":40},"All FDA approved drugs undergo stringent testing to ensure their safety and efficacy, and these studies often produce a number of anomalies or unexpected results.  In the case of Propecia, some men involved within the study were reported to suffer from reduced fertility after taking the medication. It is worth noting that these men all took Propecia for a long time, and presented a number of other risk factors for fertility loss, but the results were picked up on by the media, and subjected to fearmongering over the dangers of the medication.  Many men are also alarmed by the potential for erectile disfunction and reduced libido. While this can occur in a small number of men taking Propecia, the effects have been studied extensively, and found to be reversible when treatment stops. Although ending treatment will put a stop to the benefits for hair regrowth, it has been shown to prevent any side effects from continuing or worsening.  As with any drug, the long list of potential side effects can act as a strong deterrent to those who may find the most benefit from it. It is important to remember that, though worrying, the small risk of erectile disfunction has been found to be transitory; if it happens, then discontinuing use of Propecia will allow the body to return to normal.  Noticing the signs of male pattern baldness can represent an incredibly distressing time in some men’s lives. While the options are limited, Propecia has a long track record as the most successful treatment for the condition, and although media attention raised the alarm among those considering it, there is a wealth of evidence available to allay any fears over there being a significant risk to sexual health and fertility.",{"id":423,"metaTitle":424,"metaDescription":425,"ogTitle":426,"ogDescription":380,"ogImageUrl":74,"twitterTitle":426,"twitterDescription":380,"twitterImage":74,"jsonSchema":427,"pageTitle":428},267,"Propecia: does it really work? | Anytime Doctor","For men, hair loss can be devastating. 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Click here for more about the treatments available, and how to find the right course of action.","2020-02-11T00:00:00.000Z","What-you-need-to-know-before-ordering-hair-loss-treatments-online","2026-04-02T20:25:00.411Z","2026-04-03T08:15:57.050Z","2026-04-02T20:24:59.883Z",[438,440,447,454,457,464,467,474,477,484,487,494,497],{"id":16,"__component":388,"Title":439},"What you need to know before ordering hair loss treatments online",{"id":441,"__component":391,"Paragraph":442},164,[443],{"type":36,"children":444},[445],{"text":446,"type":40},"Male pattern baldness is a condition that affects many men. Read on to learn more about the treatments available, and how to find the right course of action.",{"id":448,"__component":391,"Paragraph":449},165,[450],{"type":36,"children":451},[452],{"text":453,"type":40},"Many men will suffer from hair loss at some point in their lives. Although the likelihood increases as you grow older, the effects of male pattern baldness (also known as androgenic alopecia) can be experienced at any age.While some men accept the situation, losing one’s hair is a demoralising experience for many and, over the years, many treatments and supposed ‘cures’ have saturated the market with the promise of halting and even reversing the process.Unfortunately, many men experiencing low self-esteem and emotional turmoil due to male pattern baldness have fallen prey to pseudoscientific ‘snake oil’ treatments. And while a great deal of research has been made into androgenic alopecia, only a small number of treatments have been researched — and backed by reliable clinical studies — enough to be considered effective.Read more about the hair loss treatments available to those suffering from male pattern baldness, and how to find the right medicaments for you.",{"id":455,"__component":405,"Subtitle":456},89,"What Hair Loss Treatments Are Available?",{"id":458,"__component":391,"Paragraph":459},168,[460],{"type":36,"children":461},[462],{"text":463,"type":40},"Due to the fact that male pattern baldness is an incredibly common condition, the men’s health market has become saturated with various treatments and medications designed to slow or halt the process, and/or to encourage regrowth.If you are suffering from hair loss, then it can be difficult to ascertain which treatments are reliable, and which will leave you wanting. Understanding which treatments come with sufficient research and medical grounding will help you to make an informed decision about your own treatment options.",{"id":465,"__component":405,"Subtitle":466},93,"Topical Hair Loss Treatments",{"id":468,"__component":391,"Paragraph":469},166,[470],{"type":36,"children":471},[472],{"text":473,"type":40},"These are treatments administered directly to the scalp, such as shampoos and lotions. While they are many and varied, the only topical treatments that have any real scientific backing however are those containing minoxidil. It was originally developed as a blood pressure medication but was found to have an unexpected side effect when it came to hair. Available as either a lotion or a foam, minoxidil works by promoting blood flow to the scalp, in turn delivering more nutrients to the follicles and encouraging hair growth. Research into minoxidil has shown that it is often effective at promoting growth. And while it presents a lower risk of side effects than the key oral solutions we’ll talk about next, minoxidil has also been shown to be most effective when used in conjunction with it.",{"id":475,"__component":405,"Subtitle":476},91,"Oral Hair Loss Treatments",{"id":478,"__component":391,"Paragraph":479},167,[480],{"type":36,"children":481},[482],{"text":483,"type":40},"Again, while there are many herbal and other oral remedies and treatments out there, only one has been FDA approved and backed by long-term studies. Finasteride, commonly known by the brand name Propecia, has been widely researched as an oral hair loss medicine over decades. It works by blocking the production of a hormone known as DHT (dihydrotestosterone), which can cause the hair follicles in your head to shrink and enter permanent hibernation. It is considered the most effective treatment for male pattern baldness, with around 80% of men in clinical studies experiencing halted hair loss, or regrowth. You can buy finasteride online, and results should become apparent after three months of taking it.Some companies offer gummy vitamins for hair loss, containing biotin, which encourages healthy skin, hair and nails. This ingredient does not inhibit the body’s production of DHT.",{"id":485,"__component":405,"Subtitle":486},90,"What Are The Side Effects?",{"id":488,"__component":391,"Paragraph":489},170,[490],{"type":36,"children":491},[492],{"text":493,"type":40},"Many men are deterred from choosing to buy finasteride online because of wide reporting on the potential for erectile dysfunction as a side effect. This was predominantly reported by tabloids who misconstrued data from a peer-reviewed scientific journal in the USA.Of course, any oral medication poses the risk of potential side effects, but finasteride actually poses a much smaller risk than a lot of medications. In reality, an individual taking finasteride for hair loss has only a 1 in 31 (3%) chance of experiencing side effects such as erectile dysfunction.What’s more, in the relatively unlikely event that erectile dysfunction is brought on by finasteride, stopping treatment will allow things to return to normal.",{"id":495,"__component":405,"Subtitle":496},92,"Should You Buy Finasteride Online?",{"id":498,"__component":391,"Paragraph":499},169,[500],{"type":36,"children":501},[502],{"text":503,"type":40},"Finasteride is a highly effective treatment for male pattern baldness, as it blocks the production of DHT, which shrinks the hair follicles.However, before rushing to order it now online, you should be sure you have assessed your situation correctly – ideally with the help of a GP, or even a hair loss expert.Alopecia areata, problems with your thyroid, poor diet, stress, and certain medications and anabolic steroids can all cause your hair to disappear, and blocking the production of DHT will not prevent the condition from continuing, or worsening.Male pattern baldness does present differently to other forms of hair loss — typically beginning at the hairline, and receding into a ‘horseshoe’ shape around the ears — but it can still be difficult to know whether you are suffering from this condition, or something else.Even if you have a confirmed diagnosis of male pattern baldness and you do wish to take preventative steps, it might be worth trying minoxodil on its own first. Although side effects from finasteride are far less common than the media has reported in recent times, they still pose more risk than minoxodil, which although less powerful can be enough for some individuals. Consider beginning with this topical solution, and only moving on to finasteride if your hair loss continues.",{"id":505,"metaTitle":506,"metaDescription":507,"ogTitle":439,"ogDescription":431,"ogImageUrl":74,"twitterTitle":439,"twitterDescription":431,"twitterImage":74,"jsonSchema":508,"pageTitle":509},286,"What you need to know before ordering hair loss treatment...","Male pattern baldness is a condition that affects many men. Learn more from our UK NHS GPs. Expert guidance from CQC-regulated UK online doctors.","{\"@context\":\"https://schema.org\",\"@type\":\"MedicalWebPage\",\"headline\":\"What you need to know before ordering hair loss treatments online\",\"description\":\"Male pattern baldness is a condition that affects many men. 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This hair loss occurs from puberty onwards. Click here to read more.","2012-11-17T00:00:00.000Z","Hair-loss-and-balding-in-older-men","2026-04-02T20:25:11.612Z","2026-04-03T08:16:50.800Z","2026-04-02T20:25:11.490Z",[520,522,529],{"id":511,"__component":388,"Title":521},"Hair loss and balding in older men",{"id":523,"__component":391,"Paragraph":524},940,[525],{"type":36,"children":526},[527],{"text":528,"type":40},"By the age of 50 years, at least 50% of men and 25% of women will have lost cosmetically significant amounts of hair due to the aging process. This hair loss occurs from puberty onwards and increases in prevalence until, at 80 years of age, it affects 80% of men. Male Pattern Baldness is, therefore, the most common cause of Hair loss. It can cause significant psychosocial impact, usually in circumstances where it is deemed an inappropriate appearance in terms of cultural norms for age and gender. The good news for sufferers is that hairloss treatments, such as Propecia, that produce a good degree of benefit are now available.",{"id":530,"__component":391,"Paragraph":531},941,[532],{"type":36,"children":533},[534],{"text":535,"type":40},"Systemic treatment in men: When systemic treatment is a justifiable option, for men the best option it to try finasteride commonly known as Propecia. This is an inhibitor of type II 5-alpha-redctase, the enzyme that converts testosterone to the more active dihydrotestosterone in the scalp. Several two-year placebo-controlled trials of both the vertex (KD, OEA, W D et al. Propecia in the treatment of men with Male Pattern Baldness) and frontal thinning (LJ, DF, MB et al. Buy Propecia in the treatment of men with frontal male pattern hair loss) have shown it to cause hair growth. Propecia 1mg daily was shown to stop further hair loss in 83% of men with thinning of the vertex (as assessed by hair counts). When assessed by comparison of photographs, hair regrowth with Propecia was superior to placebo in 59% of men. Results in the group with mainly frontal thinning wee not as good but patient satisfaction was higher, indicating the higher cosmetic importance of frontal recession. The effects were seen to continue to five years (The Propecia Male Pattern Hair Loss Study Group. Long-term 5 year multinational experience with propecia 1mg in the treatment on men with Male Pattern Baldness), with any individual ceasing drug therapy reverting to progressive hair loss. Propecia is well tolerated with few adverse effects. The most common side-effect is ‘reduced sexual function’ (such as Impotence or Erectile Dysfunction\" ), which occurred in the larger study at a rate of 4.2% in the treated group and at 2.2% in the placebo group. These effects settled on cessation of drug therapy and occassionaly while continuing propecia. Propecia can now be obtained from an online doctor such as Anytime Doctor at a cost of less than 2 pounds per month.",{"id":537,"metaTitle":538,"metaDescription":539,"ogTitle":540,"ogDescription":541,"ogImageUrl":74,"twitterTitle":540,"twitterDescription":541,"twitterImage":74,"jsonSchema":542,"pageTitle":543},327,"Hair loss and balding in older men | Anytime Doctor","By the age of 50 years, at least 50% of men and 25% of women will have lost cosmetically significant amounts of hair. Read expert advice from Anytime Doctor.","Hair loss and balding in older men — Anytime Doctor","By the age of 50 years, at least 50% of men and 25% of women will have lost cosmetically significant amounts of hair due to the aging process. This hair loss occurs from puberty onwards. Click here...","{\"@context\":\"https://schema.org\",\"@type\":\"MedicalWebPage\",\"headline\":\"Hair loss and balding in older men\",\"description\":\"By the age of 50 years, at least 50% of men and 25% of women will have lost cosmetically significant amounts of hair due to the aging process. This hair loss occurs from puberty onwards. Click here to read more.\",\"datePublished\":\"2012-11-17\",\"dateModified\":\"2012-11-17\",\"author\":{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"name\":\"Anytime Doctor\",\"url\":\"https://www.anytimedoctor.co.uk\"},\"publisher\":{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"name\":\"Anytime Doctor\",\"url\":\"https://www.anytimedoctor.co.uk\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"url\":\"https://www.anytimedoctor.co.uk/logo.png\"}},\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https://www.anytimedoctor.co.uk/onlinedoctor/blog/hair-loss/Hair-loss-and-balding-in-older-men\"},\"about\":{\"@type\":\"MedicalCondition\",\"name\":\"Hair Loss Treatment\"},\"specialty\":{\"@type\":\"MedicalSpecialty\",\"name\":\"General Practice\"},\"isAccessibleForFree\":true,\"inLanguage\":\"en-GB\"}","Hair loss and balding in older men | Hair Loss Treatment | Anytime Doctor",{"id":197,"attributes":545},{"Category":379,"Summary":546,"Publish_Date":547,"Slug_Url":548,"createdAt":549,"updatedAt":550,"publishedAt":551,"Blog_Content":552,"Seo":691},"Male pattern baldness is incredibly common, but you don't have to simply accept it. Click here to read more and discover the treatments that actually work to stop hair loss in its tracks for the majority of men.","2019-12-04T00:00:00.000Z","5-Things-you-might-not-know-about-male-pattern-baldness","2026-04-02T20:25:02.534Z","2026-04-03T08:16:53.785Z","2026-04-02T20:25:01.830Z",[553,555,562,564,571,578,581,588,595,598,605,612,619,622,629,636,643,646,653,660,667,670,677,684],{"id":180,"__component":388,"Title":554},"5 Things you might not know about male pattern baldness",{"id":556,"__component":391,"Paragraph":557},307,[558],{"type":36,"children":559},[560],{"text":561,"type":40},"Male pattern baldness is incredibly common, but you don’t have to simply accept it. Read on to learn more and discover the treatments that actually work to stop hair loss in its tracks for the majority of men.",{"id":563,"__component":405,"Subtitle":554},138,{"id":565,"__component":391,"Paragraph":566},310,[567],{"type":36,"children":568},[569],{"text":570,"type":40},"When it comes to men’s health, male pattern baldness (MPB) is one of the most common sources of stress, anxiety and low self-esteem. Also known as androgenic alopecia, male pattern baldness is widely considered to be the result of a hormonal imbalance which shrinks and weakens the hair follicles - particularly along the hairline and scalp - and leads to partial or full baldness. This process is known as follicular miniaturisation.",{"id":572,"__component":391,"Paragraph":573},308,[574],{"type":36,"children":575},[576],{"text":577,"type":40},"Read more about the signs and causes of male pattern baldness, as well as the FDA-approved drug Propecia (Finasteride) that has been shown to prevent further hair loss, and even promote re-growth in some men.",{"id":579,"__component":405,"Subtitle":580},137,"There Really is a ‘Pattern’",{"id":582,"__component":391,"Paragraph":583},315,[584],{"type":36,"children":585},[586],{"text":587,"type":40},"There are many possible causes for hair loss. Poor diet, low-quality hair-colouring products, stress, heat damage from hair straighteners, smoking, and the use of certain medications can all cause your hair to fall out. Even heavy air pollution can sometimes damage the proteins in the scalp leading to hair loss.",{"id":589,"__component":391,"Paragraph":590},313,[591],{"type":36,"children":592},[593],{"text":594,"type":40},"While these things tend to cause hair to fall out in sporadic and irregular patches, male pattern baldness follows a far more recognisable path - hence the name. Before hair stops growing completely, it becomes thinner and weaker. For some men, this will begin with a single bald spot in the crown, while for many others it begins along the hairline, and temples and recedes from the forehead to form an “M” shape. Either way, the hairline will begin to recede leading to more and more hair loss over time. While most men retain hair in on the very back of the heads indefinitely, many of those suffering with MPB will ultimately lose hair everywhere else on their heads. The Hamilton-Norwood Scale is a way of describing at what stage someone is in this process as well as the specific pattern of hair loss.",{"id":596,"__component":405,"Subtitle":597},141,"It Can Start Early",{"id":599,"__component":391,"Paragraph":600},314,[601],{"type":36,"children":602},[603],{"text":604,"type":40},"Although male pattern baldness can begin at any age, there are points in your life at which the risk increases.",{"id":606,"__component":391,"Paragraph":607},318,[608],{"type":36,"children":609},[610],{"text":611,"type":40},"When you reach your twenties, for instance, you have about a 20% chance of developing male pattern baldness, and by the time you are in your fifties, the risk will have risen to 50%.",{"id":613,"__component":391,"Paragraph":614},312,[615],{"type":36,"children":616},[617],{"text":618,"type":40},"Whether you begin to notice the signs early or later in life, for a lot of men losing their hair can be a devastating blow to confidence and self-esteem. The speed at which it progresses varies significantly from person to person - for most it will happen over 15-25 years, but some men will lose the majority of their hair within 4 or 5 years - and this is especially true for those who notice the signs early. It is important however to distinguish between MPB and a maturing of their hair line - the latter is merely a natural reshaping of the hairline that occurs for some men in young adulthood but does not involve miniaturisation and thus progresses no further.",{"id":620,"__component":405,"Subtitle":621},140,"It’s A Very Common Issue",{"id":623,"__component":391,"Paragraph":624},320,[625],{"type":36,"children":626},[627],{"text":628,"type":40},"Male pattern baldness accounts for over 90% of all hair loss found in men, and 70% of men will experience at least some degree of hair loss before they reach forty.",{"id":630,"__component":391,"Paragraph":631},317,[632],{"type":36,"children":633},[634],{"text":635,"type":40},"While it is true that having a family history of male pattern baldness significantly increases your risk of developing the condition at some point in your life, it’s a common myth that the genes are solely inherited through your mother’s side of the family. In reality, MPB is polygenic.",{"id":637,"__component":391,"Paragraph":638},316,[639],{"type":36,"children":640},[641],{"text":642,"type":40},"It is worth noting that pattern baldness can also affect women, though this is nothing like as common, and the treatment is very different.",{"id":644,"__component":405,"Subtitle":645},139,"It’s Typically Caused by High Levels of DHT",{"id":647,"__component":391,"Paragraph":648},319,[649],{"type":36,"children":650},[651],{"text":652,"type":40},"Dihydrotestosterone, or DHT, is a sex hormone responsible for the development of male characteristics - particularly during early development.",{"id":654,"__component":391,"Paragraph":655},328,[656],{"type":36,"children":657},[658],{"text":659,"type":40},"Around 10% of testosterone is converted into DHT, which means that anyone suffering from excess testosterone will have higher levels of DHT. The trouble is, while DHT is useful in the growth and development of infants and pubescent males, an excess of DHT in adulthood can have a new negative effect on men’s health - and their hair.",{"id":661,"__component":391,"Paragraph":662},321,[663],{"type":36,"children":664},[665],{"text":666,"type":40},"If the production of DHT in your body is not restricted, it can cause the follicles on your head to shrink, leading to male pattern baldness.",{"id":668,"__component":405,"Subtitle":669},142,"There Are Treatments Available",{"id":671,"__component":391,"Paragraph":672},324,[673],{"type":36,"children":674},[675],{"text":676,"type":40},"The good news is that, amongst the snake oil products and bogus home remedies, there are medications capable of mitigating the effects of male pattern baldness. Propecia is a branded version of the drug Finasteride and it works by inhibiting the production of DHT in the body. When taken orally, Propecia tablets will significantly reduce hair loss and, if taken consistently, can even cause hair regrowth in some men. In a clinical study, Propecia tablets caused around two thirds of men to regrow lost hair.",{"id":678,"__component":391,"Paragraph":679},325,[680],{"type":36,"children":681},[682],{"text":683,"type":40},"There is significant clinical evidence demonstrating the success of using Propecia and Finasteride in general, and it is widely believed that it is a far more effective treatment for male pattern baldness than topical solutions for hair loss, such as lotions and shampoos. Minoxidil is the only other FDA approved treatment backed by solid research, but it has been proven to be far more effective when used in conjunction with Propecia or Finasteride.",{"id":685,"__component":391,"Paragraph":686},326,[687],{"type":36,"children":688},[689],{"text":690,"type":40},"If you are suffering from male pattern baldness, you can buy finasteride or the popular branded version Propecia at Anytime Doctor. Your DHT levels will begin to go down from the first day of treatment, but results tend to be visible after three months of continued use.",{"id":692,"metaTitle":554,"metaDescription":693,"ogTitle":554,"ogDescription":694,"ogImageUrl":74,"twitterTitle":554,"twitterDescription":694,"twitterImage":74,"jsonSchema":695,"pageTitle":696},330,"Male pattern baldness is incredibly common, but you don’t have to simply accept it. Learn more from our UK NHS GPs. Expert guidance from CQC-regulated UK onl...","Male pattern baldness is incredibly common, but you don't have to simply accept it. Click here to read more and discover the treatments that actually work to stop hair loss in its tracks for the ma...","{\"@context\":\"https://schema.org\",\"@type\":\"MedicalWebPage\",\"headline\":\"5 Things you might not know about male pattern baldness\",\"description\":\"Male pattern baldness is incredibly common, but you don't have to simply accept it. 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Male Pattern Baldness is a common problem and is common throughout the World which can impact the quality of life of the patient. Click here to read more.","2012-10-27T00:00:00.000Z","Hair-loss-and-male-pattern-baldness","2026-04-02T20:25:11.896Z","2026-04-03T08:17:36.776Z","2026-04-02T20:25:11.703Z",[707,709,716,723,730],{"id":698,"__component":388,"Title":708},"Hair loss and male pattern baldness",{"id":710,"__component":391,"Paragraph":711},948,[712],{"type":36,"children":713},[714],{"text":715,"type":40},"Hair has been a sign of beauty and a contribution to an individual’s personality since time began. Male Pattern Baldness is a common problem and is common throughout the World which can impact the quality of life or psychological well-being of the patient.",{"id":717,"__component":391,"Paragraph":718},949,[719],{"type":36,"children":720},[721],{"text":722,"type":40},"Drugs which claim to treat hair loss target a steadily growing, multibillion dollar market worldwide. Great expectations are associated with pharmaceutical hair loss management, but there are still no radical improvement in the availability of more precise therapies. Much of the disappointment appears to result from unrealistic expectations. Over the past few years 100s of thousands of products have claimed to help hair re-growth. With the exception of minoxidil and finasteride (Propecia), none of them has been found to be effective in hair growth promotion. The hair follicle cycle is a complex process. Hair loss is a natural daily phenomenon, but this shedding of hair cannot be the main cause of hair loss. Every strand of hair on a human head is genetically programmed to a cycle that includes growth, stabilisation, aging and shedding. On average, every day a human head sheds about 5-125 hairs (depending on sex), but most will come back after the resting stage as the follicle itself is not destroyed. Trouble begins when the loss exceeds re-growth, or the re-growth is weak and unhealthy. A loss of 100 hairs per day can be considered “normal”.",{"id":724,"__component":391,"Paragraph":725},950,[726],{"type":36,"children":727},[728],{"text":729,"type":40},"There are a number of ways in which a drug may stimulate hair growth: it may increase the linear growth rate of hair; increase the diameter of the hair fibre; alter the hair cycle, wither shortening telogen or prolonging anagen; or act through a combination of these effects.",{"id":731,"__component":391,"Paragraph":732},951,[733],{"type":36,"children":734},[735],{"text":736,"type":40},"Hair growth promoting agents are lifestyle drugs and have been shown to promote hair growth.",{"id":738,"metaTitle":739,"metaDescription":740,"ogTitle":741,"ogDescription":742,"ogImageUrl":74,"twitterTitle":741,"twitterDescription":742,"twitterImage":74,"jsonSchema":743,"pageTitle":744},373,"Hair loss and male pattern baldness | Anytime Doctor","Hair has been a sign of beauty and a contribution to an individual’s personality since time began. Learn more from our UK NHS GPs.","Hair loss and male pattern baldness — Anytime Doctor","Hair has been a sign of beauty since time began. Male Pattern Baldness is a common problem and is common throughout the World which can impact the quality of life of the patient. Click here to read...","{\"@context\":\"https://schema.org\",\"@type\":\"MedicalWebPage\",\"headline\":\"Hair loss and male pattern baldness\",\"description\":\"Hair has been a sign of beauty since time began. Male Pattern Baldness is a common problem and is common throughout the World which can impact the quality of life of the patient. Click here to read more.\",\"datePublished\":\"2012-10-27\",\"dateModified\":\"2012-10-27\",\"author\":{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"name\":\"Anytime Doctor\",\"url\":\"https://www.anytimedoctor.co.uk\"},\"publisher\":{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"name\":\"Anytime Doctor\",\"url\":\"https://www.anytimedoctor.co.uk\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"url\":\"https://www.anytimedoctor.co.uk/logo.png\"}},\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https://www.anytimedoctor.co.uk/onlinedoctor/blog/hair-loss/Hair-loss-and-male-pattern-baldness\"},\"about\":{\"@type\":\"MedicalCondition\",\"name\":\"Hair Loss Treatment\"},\"specialty\":{\"@type\":\"MedicalSpecialty\",\"name\":\"General Practice\"},\"isAccessibleForFree\":true,\"inLanguage\":\"en-GB\"}","Hair loss and male pattern baldness | Hair Loss Treatment | Anytime Doctor",{"id":257,"attributes":746},{"Category":379,"Summary":747,"Publish_Date":748,"Slug_Url":749,"createdAt":750,"updatedAt":751,"publishedAt":752,"Blog_Content":753,"Seo":876},"Are you experiencing male pattern baldness or think your hair is showing the signs? Click here to find out about the treatments that really work at Anytime Doctor.","2019-06-13T00:00:00.000Z","Male-pattern-baldness-which-treatments-really-work","2026-04-02T20:25:05.109Z","2026-04-03T08:17:55.776Z","2026-04-02T20:25:04.508Z",[754,756,763,766,773,780,787,790,797,804,807,814,821,824,831,838,845,852,855,862,869],{"id":257,"__component":388,"Title":755},"Male pattern baldness: which treatments really work?",{"id":757,"__component":391,"Paragraph":758},519,[759],{"type":36,"children":760},[761],{"text":762,"type":40},"Are you experiencing male pattern baldness or think your hair is showing the signs? Find out about the treatments that really work here at Anytime Doctor.",{"id":764,"__component":405,"Subtitle":765},229,"Male Pattern Baldness: Which Treatments Really Work",{"id":767,"__component":391,"Paragraph":768},520,[769],{"type":36,"children":770},[771],{"text":772,"type":40},"One of the biggest concerns for a lot of men as they get older is losing their hair. Male pattern baldness affects 30% of men under 30 and around 80% of men over 70. While some men simply accept or even embrace hair loss, many more men feel extremely self conscious and that they are ageing prematurely.",{"id":774,"__component":391,"Paragraph":775},521,[776],{"type":36,"children":777},[778],{"text":779,"type":40},"For some men it takes around 15-25 years for them to go bald, but for others it can happen much faster.",{"id":781,"__component":391,"Paragraph":782},522,[783],{"type":36,"children":784},[785],{"text":786,"type":40},"Here, we are going to discuss hair loss in men and the treatments that really work. Keep reading to find out more.",{"id":788,"__component":405,"Subtitle":789},230,"What Is Male Pattern Baldness?",{"id":791,"__component":391,"Paragraph":792},523,[793],{"type":36,"children":794},[795],{"text":796,"type":40},"Almost all men will see their hairline change into what is known as ‘mature hairline’ as they reach adulthood, but only in some men does the recession continue further. Male pattern baldness is so named because the hair loss has different stages that follow a few slightly different patterns. For many, the hair will begin to recede from the temples and then it will become thin on the top of the head. Others will start to lose their hair from the crown first. Either way, it is usually the beginning of an ongoing process.",{"id":798,"__component":391,"Paragraph":799},524,[800],{"type":36,"children":801},[802],{"text":803,"type":40},"According to clinical research, DHT is a hormone that plays a key role in how male pattern baldness develops. This hormone is essential in the development stages but high DHT levels can lead to male pattern baldness by triggering a process called miniaturisation, in which the hairs gradually shrink before going into a stage of permanent hibernation.",{"id":805,"__component":405,"Subtitle":806},231,"So are There Treatments?",{"id":808,"__component":391,"Paragraph":809},525,[810],{"type":36,"children":811},[812],{"text":813,"type":40},"There are a huge number of treatments out there, but sadly the vast majority are pseudo-scientific remedies designed to exploit the desperation of a lot of men who will try anything to avoid losing their youthful locks. The hair loss industry is worth billions precisely for this reason.",{"id":815,"__component":391,"Paragraph":816},527,[817],{"type":36,"children":818},[819],{"text":820,"type":40},"It is important that you do your homework and don’t waste time, money or emotional energy on dubious treatments.",{"id":822,"__component":405,"Subtitle":823},232,"The Treatments That Work",{"id":825,"__component":391,"Paragraph":826},526,[827],{"type":36,"children":828},[829],{"text":830,"type":40},"Fortunately, there are now two hair loss products that are FDA approved and are backed by real scientific research. The more powerful of the two treatments is Propecia which is a popular brand of the drug finasteride. Finasteride is suitable for men only and it works to block DHT and thus reduce or even halt the follicular miniaturisation that cause male pattern baldness.",{"id":832,"__component":391,"Paragraph":833},528,[834],{"type":36,"children":835},[836],{"text":837,"type":40},"You can buy Finasteride online here at Anytime Doctor, and while it can be a very effective treatment, it is also important to note that a small number of men experience side effects that include impotence and loss of libido. While something to take seriously, the ubiquity and severity of these side effects have been exaggerated in the popular press in recent times. There is a wealth of scientific and anecdotal evidence showing that infinitely more men are able to treat male pattern baldness in an effective way with little to no unwanted side effects.",{"id":839,"__component":391,"Paragraph":840},529,[841],{"type":36,"children":842},[843],{"text":844,"type":40},"Finasteride takes time to start working, but you should notice a difference after the first 3 months. If you have not noticed a re-thickening of hairs or a slowing of your hair loss by 12 months, it is likely that you are not responding to this particular medication. The good news is that, according to a 5-year clinical study, two thirds of men who took Propecia/Finasteride saw a major improvement.",{"id":846,"__component":391,"Paragraph":847},530,[848],{"type":36,"children":849},[850],{"text":851,"type":40},"Another FDA approved treatment for male pattern baldness is minoxidil which is a topical treatment that is available in many high street pharmacies. Minoxidil increases blood flow to the scalp and can help prevent hair follicles reducing in size. This treatment is generally considered far more effective when used in conjunction with Finasteride than in its own right.",{"id":853,"__component":405,"Subtitle":854},233,"Conclusion",{"id":856,"__component":391,"Paragraph":857},531,[858],{"type":36,"children":859},[860],{"text":861,"type":40},"If you are experiencing male pattern baldness already, now is the time to start treatment as your hair will only thin more over time. The medications we have highlighted are far better at preventing future loss than they are at stimulating re-growth – though both are reported to occur in some cases.",{"id":863,"__component":391,"Paragraph":864},533,[865],{"type":36,"children":866},[867],{"text":868,"type":40},"Take action today, and use Anytime Doctor to get the treatment you need online quickly and easily.",{"id":870,"__component":391,"Paragraph":871},532,[872],{"type":36,"children":873},[874],{"text":875,"type":40},"Published on 14 June 2019",{"id":877,"metaTitle":878,"metaDescription":879,"ogTitle":755,"ogDescription":747,"ogImageUrl":74,"twitterTitle":755,"twitterDescription":747,"twitterImage":74,"jsonSchema":880,"pageTitle":881},392,"Male pattern baldness: which treatments really work? | Ha...","Are you experiencing male pattern baldness or think your hair is showing the signs. Learn more from our UK NHS GPs. Expert guidance from CQC-regulated UK onl...","{\"@context\":\"https://schema.org\",\"@type\":\"MedicalWebPage\",\"headline\":\"Male pattern baldness: which treatments really work?\",\"description\":\"Are you experiencing male pattern baldness or think your hair is showing the signs? Click here to find out about the treatments that really work at Anytime Doctor.\",\"datePublished\":\"2019-06-13\",\"dateModified\":\"2019-06-13\",\"author\":{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"name\":\"Anytime Doctor\",\"url\":\"https://www.anytimedoctor.co.uk\"},\"publisher\":{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"name\":\"Anytime Doctor\",\"url\":\"https://www.anytimedoctor.co.uk\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"url\":\"https://www.anytimedoctor.co.uk/logo.png\"}},\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https://www.anytimedoctor.co.uk/onlinedoctor/blog/hair-loss/Male-pattern-baldness-which-treatments-really-work\"},\"about\":{\"@type\":\"MedicalCondition\",\"name\":\"Hair Loss Treatment\"},\"specialty\":{\"@type\":\"MedicalSpecialty\",\"name\":\"General Practice\"},\"isAccessibleForFree\":true,\"inLanguage\":\"en-GB\"}","Male pattern baldness: which treatments really work? | Hair Loss Treatment | Anytime Doctor",{"id":7,"attributes":883},{"Category":379,"Summary":884,"Publish_Date":885,"Slug_Url":886,"createdAt":887,"updatedAt":888,"publishedAt":889,"Blog_Content":890,"Seo":929},"Heard some off-putting stories about finasteride for male pattern baldness? Click here to read more about the side effects, and the scientific findings.","2021-09-25T00:00:00.000Z","Finasteride-for-hair-loss-is-it-safe","2026-04-02T20:24:57.459Z","2026-04-03T08:18:17.777Z","2026-04-02T20:24:56.609Z",[891,893,899,905,907,913,915,921,923],{"id":7,"__component":388,"Title":892},"Finasteride for hair loss: is it safe?",{"id":26,"__component":391,"Paragraph":894},[895],{"type":36,"children":896},[897],{"text":898,"type":40},"When it comes to male pattern baldness, a primary source of the distress and anxiety we can feel when we begin to spot the tell-tale signs of this common condition is the fact that it offers very few reliable options for treatment.",{"id":7,"__component":391,"Paragraph":900},[901],{"type":36,"children":902},[903],{"text":904,"type":40},"It is for this reason that, since its introduction as a treatment for male pattern baldness, the drug finasteride (which is most widely recognised under the brand name Propecia) has maintained a high degree of prominence. In essence, it is the most effective course of treatment we have – both as a preventative, and after the initial signs have begun to show – against male androgenic alopecia, or male pattern baldness.  As a result, countless men have found respite from the risks of allowing nature to take its course, thanks to this unrivalled treatment.  Unfortunately, there remains a distinct lack of clarity concerning the safety of this treatment. A little after its introduction as an effective medication for MPB, finasteride was hit by a number of claims pertaining to some potentially devastating side effects. As a result, many who stand to benefit from this treatment have postponed seeking it out – a fact which can limit the efficacy of the results in the long-term.  So, is finasteride safe? Read more below.",{"id":7,"__component":405,"Subtitle":906},"Sexual Dysfunction",{"id":61,"__component":391,"Paragraph":908},[909],{"type":36,"children":910},[911],{"text":912,"type":40},"Put simply, finasteride works by inhibiting the production of a male sex hormone dihydrotestosterone, or DHT. As we age, DHT can impair the growth phase of hair follicles which, in time, means that the hairline begins to recede and, without treatment, continue in that manner until the individual is bald. By impeding the body’s natural production of DHT, finasteride can mitigate the hormone’s impact on the follicles, and help to prevent the progression of the condition.  Some of the most widespread fears surrounding finasteride stem from the potential for a number of sexual side effects, such as erectile disfunction, loss of libido, problems ejaculating and general fertility issues.",{"id":26,"__component":405,"Subtitle":914},"What the Studies Say",{"id":65,"__component":391,"Paragraph":916},[917],{"type":36,"children":918},[919],{"text":920,"type":40},"Finasteride represents the most effective course of treatment for men suffering male pattern baldness – or, of course, those who simply seek to prevent its potential onset. As a result, myriad long-term studies and reviews have been undertaken in order to pin down the precise risk of sexual adverse effects. Over the course of four years, for instance, more than 1,200 were given either finasteride, or a placebo, in this clinical trial. Sexual adverse effects, such as those mentioned above, were reported in fewer than 2% of those who took finasteride. In addition, those who did experience an issue either ceased treatment, and found that the issue resolved itself, or continued treatment, and found the same results. Similarly, due to finasteride’s strong potential as a treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH, or an enlarged prostate gland), its effects have been studied at much higher doses (5mg) than are required to treat male pattern baldness (1mg). In more than 17,000 patients, a 2007 study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute found that any increases in sexual dysfunction were minor and, in accordance with the study mentioned above, typically lessened with time.  Many more studies offer similar results – while others, such as this one published to the Journal of Sexual Medicine, have investigated the potential influence of the ‘nocebo’ effect, wherein heavy media coverage and fear mongering has created a self-fulfilling prophecy in some men. Finally, it is also worth considering the increasing commonality of disruptions to libido, and issues with ejaculation and maintaining an erection, in older men. While a link between finasteride and temporary disruptions to sexual health has been established, some who have reported ongoing issues may well be experiencing an unrelated condition that requires further attention.",{"id":61,"__component":405,"Subtitle":922},"Other Potential Side Effects",{"id":6,"__component":391,"Paragraph":924},[925],{"type":36,"children":926},[927],{"text":928,"type":40},"As with any medication, finasteride has been known to cause some adverse reactions in users – although many men take this medication for years without experiencing any significant side effects.  One of the most serious adverse effects is an allergic reaction. Although it is uncommon, it should prompt the user to end treatment and seek medical help. Similarly, some men report feelings of depression. Again, this remains relatively rare, and more common in instances where a higher dosage (such as 5mg for BPH) is taken. All reported side effects are, of course, listed in the patient information leaflet. It is important to remember that Finasteride has been subject to a great deal of scrutiny, following what amounts to a very small number of temporary disruptions to sexual function. It is, of course, always important to confer with a medical practitioner before beginning treatment. This can be your GP or, if you are buying finasteride online, this can be done via a comprehensive medical questionnaire, which will be reviewed by a doctor prior to you receiving your prescription. Finasteride has long-since represented a lifechanging alternative to hair loss and eventual baldness for countless men over the years and, provided you are cognisant of the potential for side effects, offers the best option for anyone struggling with male pattern baldness.",{"id":930,"metaTitle":931,"metaDescription":932,"ogTitle":933,"ogDescription":884,"ogImageUrl":74,"twitterTitle":933,"twitterDescription":884,"twitterImage":74,"jsonSchema":934,"pageTitle":935},414,"Finasteride for hair loss: is it safe? | Anytime Doctor","When it comes to male pattern baldness, a primary source of the distress and anxiety we can feel when we begin to spot. Read expert advice from Anytime Doctor.","Finasteride for hair loss: is it safe? — Anytime Doctor","{\"@context\":\"https://schema.org\",\"@type\":\"MedicalWebPage\",\"headline\":\"Finasteride for hair loss: is it safe?\",\"description\":\"Heard some off-putting stories about finasteride for male pattern baldness? 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