When it comes to hair loss, it would be nice to think you could rush down to the shops and buy a product that will fix the problem overnight. Unfortunately, that is rarely, if ever, the case.

The major cause of hair loss in men is genetic; approximately 80% of men will at some point during their lives develop increasing levels of the hormone Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) which attacks the hair follicles, slowing hair growth and eventually stopping it all together. Male Pattern Baldness [http://www.belgraviacentre.com/blog/best-hair-loss-treatment-results-ever-captured-on-video/] often starts when a man is in his 20s or 3os - the hairline will begin to recede and he may notice thinning hair especially on the crown area. This is the best time to take action if a man wants to stabilise the hair loss and restore any lost hair.

So what are a man's options? It is possible to buy a number of 'hair loss products' however there are many products that make bold claims with little evidence to back them up. So why not get the facts and get the best treatment available to ensure optimum regrowth? There are just two products that have shown sufficient evidence in large scale clinical trials to be effective at treating hair loss in men. Propecia and Minoxidil have both been licensed by the MHRA and approved by the FDA, the medical regulatory bodies in the UK and USA respectively.

In a two year study of 1553 men with hair loss, of those taking Propecia, over 83% maintained or increased their hair count from baseline. In a 5 year study of 279 men taking Propecia, 9 out of 10 achieved visible results, 48% had visible hair re-growth and 42% stopped further hair loss. Nearly 70% of the men taking Propecia experienced regrowth as measured by hair count and all of the men not taking Propecia continued to lose hair.

Minoxidil has shown to be effective at stabilising hair loss and increasing hair growth for approximately two thirds of male (and female) users.

So now we know what works, is it a case of rushing out and finding the nearest place that sells Propecia and Minoxidil? Well, not quite. Minoxidil comes in various concentrations. It is available without a prescription in a 2% concentration however, there have been studies that clearly show a higher strength concentration produces better results. By seeing a hair loss specialist, a man will not only get a clear diagnosis of his condition but also a tailored
hair loss treatment programme that can combine Propecia with a specific strength Minoxidil best suited to his type and stage of hair loss. Furthermore these Minoxidil formulations can be prepared with added Hair Growth Boosters such as Minoxidil 4% and 5% with added Medroxyprogesterone (MPG) and an extra strength Minoxidil 12.5% cream with added Azelaic Acid. The Minoxidil cream is particularly effective for stubborn patches of hair loss such as the temples, frontal hairline or patches on the vertex or crown.

These treatment programmes are prescription-only, however they are capable of producing great results for men suffering from hair loss.