Hair Loss Treatments

What causes hair loss and male pattern baldness

One of the most common conditions that affects men in their fifties is hair loss, male pattern baldness and increased body hair growth. In order to choose one of the available hair loss treatments, it's important to understand what causes male hair loss.

Male pattern baldness and hair loss tend to be linked to another condition that affects men after the age of 50 - enlargement of the prostate gland. The enlarged prostate or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is caused by increase levels of the hormone dihydrotestosterone (DHT), which also causes hair loss and increased body hair growth.

An enzyme called 5-alpha reductase converts testosterone into di-hydro-testosterone or DHT hormone. This hormone has been found in the bloodstream of men with BPH and in the scalps of men who suffer from hair loss. Men who do not suffer from hair loss have been found to have less of 5-alpha reductase enzyme in their bloodstream.

There are several supplements that have been used as hair loss treatments, or for the prevention of hair loss. Depending on whether you want to prevent or suffer from hair loss, male pattern baldness or even enlarged prostate, choose one particular hair loss treatment that can treat your condition in the most effective way. Avodart and Finasteride have been both effective in treating enlarged prostate and hair loss, while Minsaw-A hair lotion and Nizoral shampoo are good for ongoing prevention of hair loss.

	Avodart Dutasteride  The most potent di-hydro-testosterone inhibitor  treats both enlarged prostate and male pattern  baldness, by inhibiting 5-alpha reductase, both  type I and II, with some 90% effectiveness.  more info about Dutasteride Avodart	30 × 0.5mg caps. Price: $79.99
	Minsaw-A hair lotion  The topical lotion with Saw Palmetto stimulates  hair growth and prevents further hair loss. The  main ingredient Minoxidil, safely used for 20  years, improves blood supply to the hair root.  more info about Minsaw-A hair lotion	125ml bottle Price: $39.99
	Nizoral shampoo  This anti-dandruff shampoo prevents hair loss  and removes fatty desposits on the scalp. This  shampoo contains ketoconazole, an antifungal  drug that treats and prevents skin infections.  more info about Nizoral shampoo	60ml bottle Price: $19.99
	Proscar Finasteride  This is a potent DHT inhibitor product, with  some 70% effectiveness in treating enlarged  prostate and male hair loss. Most effective in  blocking type I of 5-alpha reductase enzyme.  more info about Finasteride Proscar	15 × 5mg tablets Price: $39.99