Hair loss treatments

Hair-loss is progressive. The earlier you begin, the better your long-term results will be. This is because dying (miniaturising) hair follicles can be revived to become healthy again and repopulated with hairs while dead hair follicles cannot be brought back to life. By starting early, less follicles will have died and more follicles can be made healthy and hairy again.

Men who start treatment at the early signs of thinning or recession can stop-hair loss and even regrow their hair, preventing the need for expensive and unpleasant treatments later on.

If you're unsure about which treatment is best for you, fill out our questionnaire to have a free 1-on-1 appointment with one of our hair-loss doctors.

Topical Solutions

Emerging evidence in the field shows that combination therapy is the most effective for combating male pattern hair-loss. Often this will involve an oral medication on top of a topical treatment. The concentration of each component is then tailored to the need of each patient.

At Men's Hair Clinic, we've combined two effective treatments for hair-loss into one topical medication.

BEST FOR

  • Early to moderate hair loss (Norwood 1-4)
  • Maintaining existing hair and stimulating growth of new hairs

PROS

  • Targets the scalp directly
  • Low risk of side effects
  • Easily customised to suit you

CONS

  • Requires daily and ongoing application

Oral medications

These are daily prescription tablets, commonly containing constituents such as finasteride or saw palmetto.

BEST FOR

  • Early to moderate hair loss (Norwood 1-4)
  • Maintain existing hair and stimulating growth of new hairs

PROS

  • Simple and easy to take

CONS

  • Higher risk of side effects due to their systemic absorption
  • Requires daily and ongoing use

Hair transplant surgery

Surgical relocation of healthy hair follicles from the back/sides of the scalp to bald or thinning areas.

BEST FOR

  • Advanced hair-loss (Norwood 4–7)

PROS

  • Can provide natural looking results by restoring the hairline and density

CONS

  • Expensive
  • There is a recovery period
  • Can leave scarring
  • Will still need ongoing treatment to maintain healthy hair

Other treatments

  • Low-level laser therapy (LLLT)

    LLLT uses wavelengths of light between 600 and 1100nm to encourage hair growth, either in a clinic or with laser combs or caps at home. Though not as effective as prescribed medications, it is a non-invasive and cost-effective option. Usually used in conjunction with other therapies.

  • Microneedling

    Tiny needles cause controlled tissue microinjury, which promotes healing and growth. Microneedling is usually used in conjunction with topical therapies as it improves their absorption through the skin.

  • Platelet rich plasma (PRP)

    PRP contains the beneficial platelets, growth factors and signaling molecules involved in hair regrowth. It shows good results, though does require ongoing maintenance injections. As the patient's blood needs to be isolated and injected into the scalp by a trained professional, PRP is a more expensive option.