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HAIR LOSS FOR MEN

Androgenic alopecia or male pattern baldness (MPB) is responsible for the vast majority (94%) of hair loss in men. Whilst there are many possible reasons people lose hair (including serious disease, reaction to certain medications and in rare cases extremely stressful events), most hair loss in men can be blamed on heredity.

What male pattern baldness sufferers are actually inheriting are hair follicles with a genetic sensitivity to dihydrotestosterone (DHT). Hair follicles that are sensitive to DHT begin to miniaturise, shortening the lifespan of each hair follicle affected. Eventually, these affected follicles start producing finer hair until eventually hair growth stops completely.

Male pattern baldness is generally characterized with the onset of a receding hairline and thinning crown. Hair in these areas including the temples and mid-anterior scalp appear to be the most sensitive to DHT. This pattern eventually progresses into more apparent baldness throughout the entire top of the scalp, leaving only a rim or “horseshoe” pattern of hair remaining in the more advanced stages of MPB.

Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) is a derivative or by-product of testosterone. Testosterone converts to DHT with the aid of the enzyme Type II 5-alpha-reductace, which is held in the hair folliclea’s oil glands as well as secreting in the prostate. Whilst the entire genetic process of male pattern baldness is not completely understood, scientists do know that DHT shrinks hair follicles by binding to the androgen receptors and that when DHT is suppressed, hair follicles continue to thrive. Hair follicles that are sensitive to DHT must be exposed to the hormone for a prolonged period of time for the effected follicle to complete the miniaturization process. Today, with proper intervention this process can be slowed or even stopped if caught early enough.

Medications such as Minoxidil (Vasodilator), Azeliac Acid (DHT Inhibitor) and DHT blockers such as Finasteride and Saw Palmetto are important to start taking as early as possible once hair loss or thinning has been detected. Laser treatmnet which increases blood supply to the Dermal Papilla is also used by Trichologists worldwide.

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    BEFORE AND AFTER TREATMENT

    HAIR LOSS FOR WOMEN

    When your body goes through something traumatic like child birth, malnutrition, a severe infection, major surgery, or extreme stress, 90 % of the hair in the growing phase or resting phase can shift all at once into the shedding phase.
    But this Is just one of the many causes of hair loss in women.

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    TESTIMONIALS

    “I had a very positive experience with the hair clinic. I had lost a lot of my hair and with The Hair Clinic six months later my hair has grown back, it looks healthy and is in great condition. The hair clinic delivered what it promised!”

    KCBlarney

    “Visiting the Hair Clinic for advice on my hair loss was the best thing I have ever done. The results are amazing, everyone in my family is amazed and two of them have booked in for the same treatment. I can’t praise this place enough.”

    O’RJBandon

    “I am a 56 year old lady and my hair started thinning badly 2 years ago, I tried everything but nothing worked. Since visiting The Hair Clinic My hair has thickened up and the shedding has stopped. I am eternally grateful to the hair clinic.”

    DMDunmanway

    “Friendly, helpful staff, efficient service and above all else it stopped my hair loss.”

    M. BarryCastleisland

    “I went for a free consultation and was informed about medications and treatment that could stop my hair loss and thicken up my existing hair. At first I was sceptical but 8 months on I can honestly say, I am delighted. It’s a great clinic”

    M. McGrathKilmallock

    “I am so happy I found this place, it’s literally saved my sanity!”

    PCFermoy

    “I can’t recommend this place highly enough! I just wish I had come here first.”

    Mary O’KeeffeYoughal

    “I was sceptical at first, but when I saw this place had been in Cork for over 10 years I thought it must be doing something right so decided to go for a free consultation with them. So glad I did, it has given me my confidence back. Delighted.”

    M. LuttrellMillstreet

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    ABOUT THE HAIR CLINIC

    We specialise in hair loss prevention and treatments to thicken and strengthen existing hair. We have successfully treated over 7,500 patients with hair loss conditions ranging from alopecia areata to the more common androgenic alopecia.

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    The Hair Clinic, St Patrick's Bridge, 2 Camden Pl, Cork. T23 YTD4
    (021) 4552424
    info@hlccmedical.com

    OPENING HOURS

    • Tuesday : 9am to 10pm
    • Wednesday : 9am to 10pm
    • Thursday : 9am to 6pm
    • Friday : 9am to 6pm
    • Saturday : 9am to 3pm
    • Sunday - Monday : Closed
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