Hair Loss
 95% of people who suffer from hair loss have androgenic alopecia. In men, the pattern of hair loss usually starts with thinning on the crown or a receding hairline which advances to the top of the head. In women, it appears as diffuse hair loss or thinning over most of the scalp. The cause of androgenic alopecia is due to the presence of the hormone dihydrotestosterone (DHT). DHT is produced by the enzyme 5-alpha - reductase which converts testosterone to DHT. Inhibiting the action of this enzyme prevents DHT production and therefore treats the cause of hair loss which has become the focus of much research on hair loss. Excessive DHT is thought to cause hair follicles in specific areas to begin to change to smaller less active ones. The hair shaft narrows, producing progressively finer hairs with each new growth cycle until eventually the hair becomes transparent and does not emerge. Hair loss treatments can involve using certain scalp lotions which promote hair growth and prevent DHT formation in the hair follicle. We provide a range of scalp lotions at a fraction of the price of those offered by certain hair loss clinics in Australia. For more in depth information on the appropriate tests required for an accurate diagnosis and details on various treatment options for this condition please feel free to contact us. | 
