Hair Loss Medication

Hair loss medication starts with a doctor-led clinical assessment intended to identify the likely cause and understand the person’s medical history, hair-loss pattern, and scalp findings. The assessment may include a physical examination of the scalp and hair. Where needed, the clinic may use a pull test, blood test, light microscopy, or scalp biopsy as part of the assessment. These investigations support clinical evaluation; they do not guarantee a…

If medication is considered clinically suitable, the clinician explains how to use it and what to expect. Prescription-led options listed by the clinic include Minoxidil, Finasteride, oral contraceptives, spironolactone, and dutasteride, depending on individual suitability. Treatment plans are tailored to the assessment, medical history, and hair-loss pattern, and may form part of a longer-term hair-restoration strategy.

This pathway may suit men and women with hair loss who are suitable for medical treatment after assessment, including patients seeking a non-surgical option. The stated goals may include slowing hair-loss progression and supporting ongoing hair growth in suitable individuals. Use medication exactly as prescribed, report side effects promptly, and attend follow-up reviews so clinical response can be assessed. Some treatments require ongoing use to maintain…