Thames Skin Clinic
[6 miles from Merton Park]
Welcome to Thames Skin Clinic the renowned, doctor-led, medical aesthetic clinic dedicated to achieving real results.[READ MORE]
1-3 Baylis Mews, 99 Amyand Park Road, Twickenham, TW1 3HQ
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[6 miles from Merton Park]
Welcome to Thames Skin Clinic the renowned, doctor-led, medical aesthetic clinic dedicated to achieving real results.[READ MORE]
1-3 Baylis Mews, 99 Amyand Park Road, Twickenham, TW1 3HQ
[8 miles from Merton Park]
Dr Haus Dermatology is headed by Dr Ariel Haus who qualified in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil over 20 years ago. Since then his passion has been to help his patients feel confident about their skin. [READ MORE]
75 Harley Street, London, W1G 8QL
[8 miles from Merton Park]
Centre for Surgery is a leading UK private healthcare provider specialising in cosmetic surgery. Our plastic surgeons are renowned for achieving natural results for optimum aesthetic outcomes.[READ MORE]
95-97 Baker Street, Marylebone, London, W1U 6RN
[8 miles from Merton Park]
Farjo hair institute is a well established reputable hair transport clinic in the U.K. situated at 152 Harley Street, W1G 7LH, London. We are UK’s leading hair loss clinic, with the best qualifi...[READ MORE]
152 Harley Street, London, W1G 7LH
[8 miles from Merton Park]
Dermaperfect Skin Clinic is run by Dr. Penelope Tympanidis. Ideally situated to serve the towns of Loughton, Wandsworth & Enfield, Dermaperfect Skin Clinic specialise in Dermatology and offer treatme...[READ MORE]
137 Harley Street, Marylebone, London, W1G 6BF
[11 miles from Merton Park]
Cosmetic Medicine & Skin Care Clinic in Royal Borough Of Greenwich & is ideally situated to serve the towns of Blackheath, Lewisham, Bromley, Bexley & Sidcup. Experienced doctors provide Dermal ...[READ MORE]
374 Shooters Hill Road, Woolwich, SE18 4LS
[12 miles from Merton Park]
Eucalyptus Clinic specialises in Cosmetic, Physical, Mental and Medical well- being and is conveniently located in Colindale in North West London. Our team of experienced professionals offer treatm...[READ MORE]
1 Wakemanshill Avenue, Colindale, NW9 0TA
[14 miles from Merton Park]
Binsina Laser Clinic is a leading medical aesthetic Clinic in Harrow, providing skincare treatments such as Acne & Acne Scarring, Pigmentation & Melesma, Fine Line & Wrinkle reduction, Cellulite R...[READ MORE]
2 Broadway Parade, Pinner Road, North Harrow, HA2 7SY
[17 miles from Merton Park]
Gold Angels Medical Aesthetics excels at providing a broad range of advanced anti-ageing, non-surgical aesthetic procedures. We are proud to offer state of the art hair rejuvenation, PRP and hair...[READ MORE]
12 Genotin Terrace, Enfield, London, EN1 2AF
[18 miles from Merton Park]
Skin Quest Clinics is run by fully registered and accredited Doctors. We offer solutions for all skin problems (pigmentation, sagging anti- Anti-aging and treatments for stubborn fat deposits.[READ MORE]
30 Christchurch Crescent, Radlett, WD7 8AJ
[18 miles from Merton Park]
Here at The Clinic we understand that losing hair can be extremely stressful leading to a low confidence and lack of self-esteem. Therefore it is our mission to give you the best advice and treatm...[READ MORE]
The Old House, Hawley Manor, Hawley Road, Dartford, DA1 1PX
[21 miles from Merton Park]
Elite Aesthetics, located in Greenhithe, Kent offers specialist non-surgical aesthetic treatments led by Dr Shirin Lakhani.[READ MORE]
32 Grove House, Wainwright Avenue, Greenhithe, DA9 9XN
[27 miles from Merton Park]
Dr. Raquel Amado specialises in holistic full-face rejuvenation for men and women focusing on regenerative aesthetics for natural looking results at her Kent clinic.[READ MORE]
Suite 16 Building 80 Churchill Square, Kings Hill, Kings Hill, West Malling, ME19 4YU
[27 miles from Merton Park]
Illuminate Skin Clinic was founded by Dr Sophie Shotter, and is based in King’s Hill in Kent. Illuminate offers a comprehensive range of treatments to help you look and feel your best. We believe ...[READ MORE]
35 Kings Hill Avenue, Kings Hill, West Malling, ME19 4DG
[32 miles from Merton Park]
NHS Surgeon and Aesthetic Doctor specialising in cosmetic dermatology and injectable skincare, such as wrinkle relaxing, lip augmentation and full facial rejuvenation. I work only with market lead...[READ MORE]
Unit 5, Chatham, ME4 4ZJ
[35 miles from Merton Park]
TD Aesthetics is a nurse-led clinic specialising in anti-wrinkle injections, dermal fillers, chemical skin peels, micro needling, microdiffusion, dermaplaning, and injectable skin boosters. All cons...[READ MORE]
56 Kenilworth Drive, Rainham, ME8 9EH
[37 miles from Merton Park]
Dr Soumya Lanka MBBS, MRCGP, DRCOG, DFFP, DCH is a fully qualified GP and Aesthetic Doctor from a Surgical background. She has worked at the prestigious St Andrews burns and plastics unit at Broomfiel...[READ MORE]
Skin Sense,, 27 Springfield Lyons Approach, Chelmsford, CM2 5LB
[44 miles from Merton Park]
Alchemy Skin Clinic is run by Mel Recchia, a leading Aesthetic Nurse prescriber, located in a private location. Offering treatments that will enhance your natural features aiming for a refreshed natur...[READ MORE]
5 School Hil, North Marston, Buckingham, MK18 3PE
[56 miles from Merton Park]
We are a bespoke, patient centred cosmetic, aesthetic medicine and weight-loss centre. Our clinic is discretely and conveniently located close to Cambridge and also Cambourne. We will discuss you...[READ MORE]
227 St Neots Road, Hardwick, Cambridge, CB23 7QJ
[56 miles from Merton Park]
Award winning clinic offeing a Consultant Dermatologist led service for anti-ageing injections, acne and acne scarring treatments, thread vein treatments on face and legs, laser hair removal, tattoo...[READ MORE]
26 Castle Street, Canterbury, CT1 2PX
[58 miles from Merton Park]
Since 2004, Harley Street Skin has been on speed dial to some of the world's highest flyers thanks to the expertise of cosmetic tour de force, Dr. Aamer Khan and wife Lesley Reynolds.[READ MORE]
Ballingdon Hill, Sudbury, CO10 7LH
[60 miles from Merton Park]
Elements Retreat/Aesthetics has two bases in Colchester. One just off the A12, J28 and the second just 1 mile from the town centre. Both clinics have plenty of parking, easy access and are nurse...[READ MORE]
47 Irvine Road, Colchester, CO3 3TT
[63 miles from Merton Park]
Established in 2005, Dr Xavier G. Medi-Spa Clinic is an independent doctor-run clinic offering treatments that you can trust in a clinic environment that maintains the highest standards of care - ...[READ MORE]
Dr Xavier & Associates Clinic, 25 Queens Terrace, Southampton, SO14 3BQ
[82 miles from Merton Park]
Specialists in non-surgical aesthetic procedures ,wrinkle relaxing injections, dermal fillers, threadlifts, laser hair removal, thread veins, acne treatment, aqualyx, sculptra, microdermabrasion, ...[READ MORE]
DHC Business Centre, 226 Dogsthorpe Road , Peterborough, PE1 3PB
[84 miles from Merton Park]
With clinics across the UK, we at Elite Hair Restoration pride ourselves in providing a full hair restoration service to our clients from offering a wide range of non-surgical hair loss treatments...[READ MORE]
18 Guy Street, Leamington Spa, CV32 4RT
[103 miles from Merton Park]
With clinics across the UK, we at Elite Hair Restoration pride ourselves in providing a full hair restoration service to our clients from offering a wide range of non-surgical hair loss treatments...[READ MORE]
Broad Quay House, Prince Street, Bristol, BS1 4DJ
[112 miles from Merton Park]
Coltishall Cosmetic Clinic is a results oriented hi-tech specialist Medical Practice run by highly regarded Dr Sanjay Gheyi. It offers 23 state-of-the art lasers for excellent results. We offer gentle...[READ MORE]
Bure House, Rectory Road, Norwich, NR12 7EP
[114 miles from Merton Park]
With clinics across the UK, we at Elite Hair Restoration pride ourselves in providing a full hair restoration service to our clients from offering a wide range of non-surgical hair loss treatments...[READ MORE]
162 Nottingham Road, Stapleford, Nottingham, NG9 8AR
[114 miles from Merton Park]
Dr Gabriela Aguilar is a fully qualified aesthetic doctor with over 7 years of experience providing a wide range of aesthetic treatments. She is a fully licensed member of the GMC with a Masters D...[READ MORE]
17 Hurts Yard, Nottingham, NG1 6JD
[121 miles from Merton Park]
Welcome to Doctor SR Clinic, where compassionate care meets cutting-edge medical expertise. At Doctor SR Clinic, we are dedicated to providing personalised and comprehensive aesthetic solutions ta...[READ MORE]
1st Floor, 8 Clytha Park Rd, Newport, NP20 4PB
Both of the drugs that are currently medically approved treatments for hair loss were discovered by accident rather than design.
Minoxidil was first discovered in the 1970’s and taken as a tablet for high blood pressure. It was subsequently noted that some men and women who were taking this drug found that their hair was growing more quickly than previously and some patients even saw some re-growth in thinning areas of their scalp, as a side effect of treatment.
Finasteride has been used since the 1990’s as a treatment for prostate problems in men. Again, as a side effect, new hair growth was noted by some men taking the drug.
The companies that marketed these products then proceeded to set up the clinical trials necessary to be granted a medical licence for the treatment of hair loss by proving that the drugs were safe and effective.
Currently, many other drugs to treat hair loss are in development. For further information on the development of these a useful site to visit is the Regrowth website.
If you are considering using drugs to treat hair loss, the following information will give you a basic understanding of what's involved. It can't answer all your questions, since a lot depends on the individual. Please ask a qualified practitioner about anything you don't understand.
Minoxidil is a drug that was developed for one particular medical use, and that was as a tablet to lower blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels.
However, a different version of minoxidil was developed for hair loss and is applied directly to the areas affected in the form of a solution. It does not have any direct affect on the patient’s hormones which are responsible for androgenetic alopecia (or male pattern baldness).
It is not clear exactly how minoxidil works, but it may be that improved blood flow to hair follicles has a part to play in its effect.
Finasteride was originally developed for the treatment of enlarged prostates in men. This treatment is taken in tablet form and has a specific effect on an enzyme called 5 alpha-reductase which can produce high levels of DHT causing subsequent hair loss.
There are two main types of this enzyme. One is found in the oil glands of the skin and the other is found in the hair follicles, as well as in the tissues of the prostate gland. Men who have high levels of these enzymes, and particularly those in the hair follicles, are likely to develop baldness, as well as being more prone to enlargement of the prostate gland.
It was found that some men who were taking the drug for prostate problems experienced hair re-growth and the drug was then investigated specifically to discover whether it could treat baldness.
Both Minoxidil and Finasteride have been tested extensively and both have been used in high doses for the treatment of other conditions so a lot of safety data has been collected.
Minoxidil
Minoxidil has been used to treat hair loss since the early 1990's. Reported side effects include scalp irritation in around 6% of users, headaches, and rash. More serious but rarer risks include dizziness and lowered blood pressure.
Finasteride
Finasteride has been used in 5mg doses since the early 1980's for the treatment of prostate problems in men. Its brand name in this country is Proscar®. Its side effects are thus well known, and although only 1mg is recommended to treat hair loss (branded as Propecia®), unwanted effects can still include less desire for sex, difficulty in achieving an erection, and a decrease in the amount of semen produced. This happens in less than 2% of patients taking the drug. These side effects went away when patients stopped taking the drug. They also disappeared eventually in most men who continued taking the treatment.
In general use, the following problems have also been reported in connection with taking Finasteride: allergic reactions including rash, itching, hives and swelling of the lips and face; problems with ejaculation; breast tenderness and swelling; and testicular pain.
Finasteride can affect a blood test called PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen) which is done for the screening of prostate cancer. Patients should tell their doctor if they are having this test done whilst taking the drug.
Minoxidil
Minoxidil is available in a range of strengths from 2% to 5% solutions, which can be bought without a prescription from a chemist, to a 12.5% cream that is only available from a doctor on a private prescription.
Used directly on the scalp, twice a day, 2% strength Minoxidil has been shown to stimulate moderate to dense hair regrowth in 26% of male subjects who were 18-49 years old. There was a slightly higher success rate in female patients.
The response rate to the 5% strength solution is higher in both men and women, although only the 2% strength solution is currently approved for use in women.
It may take anywhere from several months to one year to see an effect, and both the 2% and 5% solutions are most effective in persons with the recent beginning of hair loss owing to androgenetic alopecia, (the medical term for male pattern baldness) and relatively small areas of hair loss.
Thus early use of Minoxidil is recommended to help prevent the spread of small areas of baldness.
It has also been found that Minoxidil is generally more effective in improving central areas of the scalp than in areas at the front of the head.
Minoxidil is sometimes combined with other products by experienced hair loss practitioners to treat this condition.
For more information on Minoxidil, we recommend that you visit the Regaine website.
Finasteride
Finasteride, which is for men only, is taken in tablet form. The manufacturer claims the following results based on a 2 year study of men who took one tablet per day:
However, there appeared to be no evidence that the drug works for receding hairlines at the temples.
Again, this treatment may take several months, or even up to a year, before you see any effect.
With both Minoxidil and Finasteride, if no effect is observed after one year, it is unlikely that they will ever work. Also, to maintain any benefit obtained, you must continue to use the product.
For more information on finasteride we recommend that you visit the Propecia website.
You may find a wide variety of different practitioners who can give you advice on how to treat hair loss, from specialist hairdressers, through to trichologists, your general practitioner, dermatologists and specialist hair surgeons.
Please note, however, that Propecia is a prescription drug and should only be available on prescription via a doctor or a surgeon.
Minoxidil is available from chemists in the UK without a prescription as the brand name Regaine®.
The 2% solution is £24.95/month and 5% Regaine® Extra Strength is £29.95.
Finasteride is available as the brand name Propecia® with prices from around £35 for a month's supply of 1mg tablets.
Finasteride is a prescription only medicine, and we would recommend that you do not purchase this product over the internet without first seeking the advice of a qualified Doctor.
Getting a prescription drug by filling out a questionnaire on the Internet without seeing a doctor poses serious health risks.
A questionnaire does not provide sufficient information for a health-care professional to determine if that drug is appropriate for you or safe to use. It may be that if another treatment is more appropriate, or if you have an underlying medical conditions where using that drug may be harmful, it will not be discovered when you use the Internet.
Minoxidil (UK brand name Regaine®) and Finasteride (UK brand name Propecia®) are the two drugs that are currently medically approved treatments for hair loss.
Minoxidil is available from chemists in the UK without a prescription, however Finasteride is a prescription only medicine. It is recommended to seek advice from your doctor before purchasing any of these products.
Male hair at front of head before (left) treatment and after (right) Laser Therapy combined with Minoxodil and Scalp Scripts haircare products.
Images above courtesy of White Cliffs Group.
All before and after photographs are actual patients, your results may differ.