Skin Booster
Regain your confidence and combat hair loss with our range of effective hair loss medications at Bodifly Clinic. We understand the impact that hair loss can have on your self-esteem, which is why we offer personalized treatment options to help you achieve thicker, fuller hair.
Medication for hair loss is crucial because it addresses underlying causes like hormonal imbalances, genetics, or health conditions. These medications can help halt or slow down hair loss, stimulate regrowth, or maintain existing hair. They work by blocking certain hormones, promoting blood circulation to hair follicles, or enhancing follicle health. Without medication, hair loss can progress, leading to significant emotional distress and decreased quality of life for many individuals.
Medications | Pros | Cons | Side Effects |
Minoxidil (Rogaine) | - Promote hair growth - systemic effect, potentially influencing hair growth across the entire body. - available in both topical and oral formulations | - can lead to excessive hair growth (hypertrichosis) in areas beyond the scalp, such as the face, arms, and back. | - Fluid retention, swelling, increased heart rate, and changes in electrolyte levels. |
Finasteride (Propecia) | - Effective in treating male pattern baldness (androgenetic alopecia) by blocking the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT), which is a hormone linked to hair loss | - Sexual Side Effect - Risk of Prostate Cancer - Breast tenderness and enlargement | - decreased libido, erectile dysfunction, and decreased ejaculate volume in a small percentage of users. |
Dutasteride | - similar to finasteride, inhibits the conversion of testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a hormone linked to hair loss that promoting hair growth. | - Sexual Side Effect - Risk of Prostate Cancer - Breast tenderness and enlargement | - sexual side effects such as decreased libido, erectile dysfunction, and decreased ejaculate volume in a small percentage of users |
Spironolactone | - beneficial for women with female pattern hair loss, as it can address hormonal imbalances and androgen excess that contribute to this type of hair loss.
| - Risk of Hyperkalemia (elevated potassium levels) - interact with other medications increasing the risk of side effects or complications. | - Dizziness, lightheadedness, menstrual irregularities, breast tenderness, and potassium retention |
Ketoconazole | - Ketoconazole has been shown to have anti-inflammatory and antiandrogenic effects, which may help reduce scalp inflammation and block the effects of androgens on hair follicles, potentially slowing down hair loss and promoting hair growth - available in both topical and oral formulations - Ketoconazole shampoo is commonly used to treat dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis | - Ketoconazole may interact with other medications, including certain anticoagulants, anticonvulsants, and statins - Oral ketoconazole cases of liver toxicity | - gastrointestinal upset, liver toxicity, allergic reactions, and hormonal imbalances. |
Zinc | - It supports the production of keratin, a protein that forms the structure of hair strands, and helps maintain the health of hair follicle | - interact with certain medications, including antibiotics, diuretics, and medications for rheumatoid arthritis and osteoporosis. | - excessive zinc intake can lead to adverse effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and copper deficiency. |
Biotin | - Biotin is essential for the production of keratin, a protein that forms the structural foundation of hair help strengthen hair strands and improve scalp health. | - interact with certain medications, including anticonvulsants, antibiotics, and medications used to lower cholesterol levels. | - High doses of biotin supplements can cause side effects such as acne, digestive issues (e.g., nausea, cramping, diarrhea) |
Book an Appointment
Know what treatment you're interested in? Need a consultation with the doctor? Book your visit with us below.