Male Hair Loss

For many people, hair loss and balding is an unwanted but unavoidable part of life, whether it is from genetic conditions such as Male Pattern Baldness and Female Pattern Hair Loss, or auto-immune conditions such as Alopecia Areata. But while you might not have control over whether you develop these conditions or not, you most certainly do have a choice when it comes to being proactive and seeking treatment for your hair loss.

Here are five hair loss treatments that have been proven to work. However, in many instances it is not simply a case of picking a single treatment, but combining a number of complementary treatments to achieve optimal results. A hair loss expert, such as those at The Belgravia Centre, will be able to advise you of the best course of action for your specific type of hair loss.

Diagnosis

Diagnosis might not seem like a treatment at first glance, but in many respects it is the most important treatment, and the first step to overcoming hair loss. A sound diagnosis will tell you, and those treating you, exactly what type of hair loss condition you are suffering from. Once you know the nature of and reasons for your hair loss, treatments can be targeted accordingly.

Propecia

Propecia has been scientifically proven to work in the treatment of Male Pattern Baldness, and along with Minoxidil it is one of only two pharmaceutical treatments which have been licensed by the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) for this purpose. It works by inhibiting the production of dihyrdrotestosterone in the body – the hormone derivative responsible for genetic hair loss. At The Belgravia Centre we have also found it effective in the treatment of Alopecia and other hair loss conditions.

Minoxidil

Minoxidil is the other pharmaceutical which is licensed by the MHRA for Male Pattern Baldness, and unlike Propecia it can be used to treat hair loss in women. The exact reasons why it works are unknown, but it is thought to help open up potassium channels in the scalp and allow nutrients to flow to the follicles more freely.

HairMax LaserComb

The HairMax LaserComb has been cleared by the US Food and Drug Adminstration (the equivalent of the UK’s MHRA) for the treatment of hair loss on the scalp. It is a handheld device which works by using low-level laser light to stimulate and stabilise the follicles and promote re-growth. A LaserComb is often included as a hair growth booster with many treatment courses from Belgravia.

A balanced diet

A healthy balanced diet is necessary for all elements of human health, and the hair is no exception. In order to grow properly, hair requires a wide variety of minerals and nutrients. The Belgravia Centre offers a special dietary supplement with herbs and vitamins which has been designed to provide the body with many of the nutrients it needs for healthy hair. This is our Hair Vitalics Natural Hair Supplement. We recommend that this is used as a booster to the primary hair loss treatments we offer.

At The Belgravia Centre we use all of these as tools in a personally-tailored strategy of hair loss stabilisation and re-growth. To get access to these, and expert advice and diagnosis, contact us at the Belgravia Centre to arrange a consultation, or fill in our online diagnostic form for a home-use treatment programme that can be shipped globally.

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Recently, word reached The Belgravia Centre of an 80-year old man who confidently proclaimed that his full head of healthy hair was down to an unusual practice involving hot water. Unlike his friends, this particular man had not experienced any significant hair loss, or even a receding hair line.

The man explained that every day he washed his hair with the hottest water he could stand without burning himself. By using extremely hot water, he explained, blood was drawn to his scalp which helped to keep his hair healthy.

Don’t get your hair into (too) hot water

A good flow of blood to the scalp and hair follicles is essential for healthy hair growth as the man believed, but the use of excessively hot water could be very dangerous. Scalding and burns can cause scarring of the scalp which will in turn damage hair follicles and prevent hair regrowth in future.

It is also unlikely that the man’s hair washing regime was solely responsible for his hair retention: more likely is that he was one of the minority of men who do not experience significant hair loss, and he has drawn an incorrect causal link. There are, in any case, far safer treatments to prevent hair loss and promote regrowth which are undoubtedly more comfortable too.

Here at The Belgravia Centre we prescribe clients clinically proven medications to combat hair loss. Rather than risk your hairline following an unproven hair washing regime, why not give us a call on 0800 077 6666 to arrange a free, no-obligation appointment with one of our hair loss specialists today. Alternatively, you can contact us through our website to arrange your appointment; or, if you’re not local to our London hair loss clinic, you can fill out our online diagnostic form for a hair loss treatment programme that we can send to you anywhere in the world.

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“I’ve been receiving treatment from The Belgravia Centre for the past 3 years and am very happy with the results so far.  Hair growth started to appear before the first 6 months of continuous treatment.”

Andrew Davies

Diagnosis:  Male Pattern Hair Loss

“Very happy with all!”

“Cisca was pleasant and very informative.  Shamima, a very pleasant lady and helpful in answering questions.  Generally the staff seemed pleasant and demonstrated good customer service.”

“Belinda was very professional & helpful & friendly she made me feel comfortable. The receptionists were helpful & they greeted me well & they gave me easy directions.  Gayzen made me aware that I have different payment options.  Which was good to know that I can start & stop whenever.”

“I found all of the ladies very professional and they seem to know their job well.  I look forward to seeing the treatments start working!  Best Regards.”

“I really appreciate the attitude of your staff and the entire atmosphere was very friendly.  Both the specialists were good.”

“I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to the Belgravia Centre for their excellent treatment and understanding. I have noticed a great deal of difference from my treatment and would recommend anyone who is suffering from similar hair loss and or condition to try the Belgravia Centre.”

A Belgravia Centre Patient, by Email.

Diagnosis:  Male Pattern Hair Loss

Our ancestors had a number of quite exotic explanations (and cures) for hair loss, and cultures around the world still have a wide variety of beliefs about the cause of the condition. In the West, we might like to believe that in this modern, scientific age, our understanding of hair loss is entirely based on the facts – but the truth is that there are still many common misunderstandings about what can and can’t affect the growth of hair.

Popular myths about the cause of hair loss include wearing hats, washing hair too frequently or with hot water, or using too many hair products, whilst fictitious remedies involve standing on your head or cutting your hair. These incorrect assumptions are still prevalent in society, despite the clear lack of scientific evidence of their success.

Other theories, such as the belief that baldness is inherited along the female line or that losing a handful of hair every day is a sign of longer-term hair loss, appear to be more scientific than some, but are also entirely false. Although baldness is genetic, it can be inherited from both maternal and paternal sides of one’s family, and hair shedding is entirely normal – the only difference between those who suffer from hair loss and those who do not, is that in the latter case, new hairs replace those that grow out.

Urban legends

So where do these urban legends come from? In many cases, it is difficult to be sure. But the roots of some of these misconceptions are known:

• The belief that cutting hair makes it grow back thicker comes from the perception that short hairs seem to be tougher and darker than long hairs. However, this is not the case – it is simply that longer hairs naturally taper towards the end, whilst short hairs have been shorn off and so seem rougher.

• Confirmation bias seems to be the culprit behind the enduring myth that people lose their hair by shedding more of it. If you are already noticing a receding hair-line or thinning head of hair, you’re more likely to notice the hairs shed whilst showering or brushing, but this does not necessarily mean that there are more of them.

• The connection between hats and hair loss was first made in the 1920s, when almost all men wore hats. In the days before male pattern baldness (Androgenic Alopecia) was properly understood, people assumed that male baldness was due to hat fabric rubbing on the scalp. Nowadays, this has been disproved by our increased scientific knowledge of hair loss conditions.

A better route to understanding baldness

Clearly, none of these common theories provides a factual or scientific basis for explaining, or treating, hair loss. At The Belgravia Centre, our techniques are wholly scientific, including expert advice, clinically proven medications and hair growth-boosting treatments that are proven to increase hair thickness and coverage in the great majority of cases. Have a look at some of our hair loss success stories for examples of people who have benefitted from our expert hair loss treatments.

To find out how we can help you to both prevent further hair loss and re-grow hair, simply message the centre or call us on 0800 077 6666 for a free consultation. Alternatively, you can fill in our online diagnostic form for a home-use treatment programme that we can post anywhere in the world.

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“I have used the treatment for over 2 years and am pleased with the results.  I have had fantastic results using Propecia and at times Minoxidil.  Would recommend the treatment to others.”

Mosh

Diagnosis:  Male Pattern Hair Loss

“Great results – really easily!  Would definitely recommend.  Thanks to BC!”

TF

Diagnosis:  Male Pattern Hair Loss

“When I came to the clinic for the first time I had significant hair loss.  Over a year of using the medication, I have seen brilliant results.  I’ll continue to use the medication consistently for to maintain these results.”

A Belgravia Centre Patient

Diagnosis:  Male Pattern Hair Loss

“I would like to say that all of the members of staff that I met and talked to yesterday were very very friendly and really helpful. The atmosphere surrounding the centre is very pleasant. When you first walk in, the smiles and warm greetings inevitably give you a hope that this place will surely help you in hair loss solutions.
Thank you all! =)”

“Maria was friendly and very efficient. She used clear language to explain things and made me feel comfortable. Cherie was also very friendly, all info was provided and all reception staff were friendly and efficient.”

“Hi, all the members of staff that I saw seemed very good at their jobs to me.  I was treated well and didn’t have to wait.  I didn’t feel pushed into buying but informed of the condition and what you had to offer.  Had I have been pushed I would have said no, as it is, they have recommended I visit my GP and unless they say I shouldn’t start Belgravia’s treatment for any reason I think I will be coming back.  Thanks.”

“Daiva was very friendly and professional, greeted me and explained the cause of the problem and the need for treatment. Gayzen was very polite, honest and professional, welcomed me into the room with a warm smile and thoroughly explained the treatment and re-assuring me that treatment recommended is effective proven to work.  The girls at the front desk were fabulous, they greeted me with a warm smile and dealt with me immediately.”

“Cisca was pleasant and very informative. Shamima was a very pleasant lady and helpful in answering questions. Generally the staff seemed pleasant and demonstrated good customer service.”