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Male Hair Loss Treatment

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Hair Loss Treatments for Men That We Can Provide

If male pattern hair loss is causing you distress, Webdoctor.ie can help. We can provide prescriptions for hair loss treatment for just . Simply fill in a short suitability questionnaire and if approved, our Irish-registered doctors will send your prescription to a pharmacy of your choice. We currently provide prescriptions for oral hair loss medication (tablets). For more information on the treatment we can prescribe, please contact our team (info@webdoctor.ie).

We issue 6-month prescriptions for generic name medicines to ensure maximum availability of treatments. Please check your dispensed prescription before leaving the pharmacy as no changes can be made after that point.

  • Oral Male Hair Loss Treatment (TABLETS)
The following services are included or excluded for safety reasons:

Included:

  • There is no cure for male pattern hair loss, but Webdoctor.ie can arrange a prescription for medication to help further loss and encourage growth, subject to clinical suitability.
  • If no improvement is observed by 12 months of continuous treatment, it is unlikely that this treatment will work for you and should stop it.
  • Please be aware, this is an “off-licence” use of this medication. A licensed version of this medication (1 mg tablets) is also now available on the Irish market and can also be requested. If you would prefer this medication, please let us know by sending a message on your secure patient account.

Excluded:

  • This service is unsuitable for you if you:
    • Are already using medication to treat benign prostate conditions
    • Have a history of breast or prostate cancer
    • Are female. We are NOT able to provide this treatment for females safely via our prescription service.
  •  If you are trying to conceive, you should not use this medication. It can affect sperm quality.
    • This medication may cause harm to an unborn baby.
    • Pregnant women MUST avoid handling these tablets once they have been removed from the protective packaging.
    • If your partner is pregnant or might be pregnant, you MUST use condoms.

Important Medical Information

Who is this service suitable for?

This service is suitable for you if:

  • Your birth sex is male.
  • You are 18 years of age or older.
  • You suffer from male pattern hair loss.

Who is this service unsuitable for?

This service is unsuitable for you if you are:

  • Female.
  • Less than 18 years of age.
  • Require a prescription for a medication not listed in the medical application form.
  • Already using medication to treat benign prostate conditions.
  • History of breast or prostate cancer.

What is male pattern hair loss?

Male pattern hair loss is the most common type of hair loss in men (androgenic alopecia). Men can begin to notice a receding hairline or scalp hair loss any time after puberty.

It affects around 30% of men by 30 years of age, and 50% by the age of 50 years. For some men, this normal ageing process can cause significant psychological distress, particularly if it is excessive, or occurs in early adult life.

This pattern of hair loss can sometimes occur in females. Unfortunately, we are NOT able to provide this treatment for females safely via our prescription service.

What causes male pattern hair loss?

Male pattern hair loss is caused by a combination of hormonal and genetic factors. The hormone testosterone is converted to dihydrotestosterone (DHT) which causes hair follicles to shrink and hair to fall out sooner.

This process has more of an effect on some individuals than others and is usually more pronounced if you have a family history of male pattern hair loss, which can be inherited from either parent.

Are there other causes of hair loss in men?

There are many other causes of hair loss in men; stress,certain other illnesses,some medications, cancer treatments, and some hairstyle treatments.

The hair loss may be temporary or permanent. If you are concerned about another cause for your hair loss, you should speak with a doctor for advice.

Unfortunately, the treatment offered by our service is for male pattern hair loss ONLY and will not help other causes of hair loss.

What hair loss treatment options do you offer?

There is no cure for male pattern hair loss, but Webdoctor.ie can arrange a prescription for medication to help prevent further loss and encourage growth, subject to clinical suitability.

Treatment will not recover any significant hair already lost and will only maintain improvements for as long as you are taking the medication. Benefits will be lost within 6 months of stopping treatment.

How do I take this medication for hair loss?

A daily dose of 1.25 mg is taken orally daily. We issue 5 mg tablets. These can be cut into quarters using a tablet cutter (available at any pharmacy).
The prescription will be for 46 tablets, which (when cut into quarters) is enough for 6 months of treatment.

It can take 3-6 months of continuous use before any benefit is seen. There is no evidence that an increased dose will provide better or faster results.
If no improvement is observed by 12 months of continuous treatment, it is unlikely this treatment will work for you and you should stop it.

Please be aware, this is an “off-licence” use of this medication.

What does “off-licence” use of medicine mean?

Every medicine must have a licence for its specified use, issued by the Irish Health Products Regulatory Authority. However, some medications have additional therapeutic uses outside of their intended use.

This medication has a product licence to treat prostate problems but can be used at lower doses to treat hair loss in men in an “off-licence” manner, a well recognised use of this medication.

A licensed version of this medication (1mg tablets) is also now available on the Irish market and can also be requested. Please let us know by sending a message on your secure patient account.

How does this treatment work?

This medication blocks the conversion of the hormone testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT). DHT causes male hair loss by causing the hair follicles to shrink and stop working. By decreasing the levels of DHT that can act on the hair follicles in the scalp, hair loss is reduced.

This medication will only stimulate hair growth on the scalp, it will not stimulate hair growth on other areas of the body.

What are the possible side effects of this treatment?

Side effects of this treatment are uncommon and are usually mild:

  • Rash.
  • Erectile dysfunction.
  • Decreased libido.
  • Tenderness in/ around the nipple area.
  • Low mood/ suicidal thoughts.

It is important to note that a small number of men (less than 3%) may experience erectile dysfunction and decreased libido. This often settles without having to stop the medication but very rarely, it can persist after the medication has been stopped.

If you experience any changes in the breast tissue (lumps, discharge, swelling, pain) please seek medical advice. This is because there have been a few very rare reports of breast cancer in men taking this treatment.

If you notice any change or deterioration in your mood when taking this medication, please seek medical advice.

If you develop side effects that you feel are related to this medication (even if they are not listed), stop the medication and seek medical review.

For full information about this medication, it is important to read the patient information leaflet that comes with your medicine before you start taking it.

Important safety information

  • If you are trying to conceive you should not use this medication. It can affect sperm quality.
  • This medication may cause harm to an unborn baby.
    • Pregnant women MUST avoid handling these tablets once they have been removed from the protective packing.
    • If your partner is pregnant or might be pregnant you MUST use condoms.

How It Works

Requesting a prescription for male hair loss treatment couldn’t be easier with Webdoctor.ie.

Step 1

Online Questionnaire

Simply complete a short questionnaire so we can assess your suitability.

Step 2

Medical Review

One of our Irish-registered doctors will review your information to ensure you’re medically suitable for this hair loss treatment. If our doctor requires further clinical information to help safely assess your request, they will send you a message via your secure patient account.

Step 3

Decision Made

Within minutes of approval, we will send your prescription to an Irish pharmacy of your choice via secure Healthmail.

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Customer Review

Easy to use. My first time using Webdoctor.ie. Prescription was sent to my online pharmacy as I wanted. Saves a lot of time and money

—Andrew, 26th April 2022

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