MALE PATTERN BALDNESS
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Recognizing the Early Signs of Hair Loss
Identifying the problem early increases your chances of regrowth and slowing progression. Watch for these early signs of hair loss:
Thinning hair at the top of the head
More visible scalp in certain areas
Large clumps of hair on your comb or pillow
Slower regrowth after shaving
Hair loss in other areas of the body, such as eyebrows or legs
Is Your Hair Loss Genetic or a Sign of Something Deeper?
Hair loss may be genetic, but it can also indicate an underlying health problem like low testosterone, a hormonal imbalance, or an autoimmune condition. The good news? A licensed provider, like a dermatologist, doctor, or nurse practitioner, can run lab work and offer medical treatment to either slow or reverse your hair loss.
Men's Specialist Doctors
Service Areas: Texas, Florida, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Kansas, and New York
Are you frustrated with male pattern baldness? Tried different solutions but still not seeing lasting results? Tried over-the-counter regrow hair capsules and other natural topical hair growth stimulants and haven’t had success? Looking for a mens doctor online that offers medicine for hair loss, treatment for hair loss near me, or hair loss treatment clinic? Struggling with Hair Thinning or a Receding Hairline? The Virtual NP can help! Take control with science-backed treatments for male hair loss. Learn the real causes, early signs, and FDA-approved solutions that actually work. We provide men’s medicine online services across state lines, with plans for continued expansion. Have some questions you’d like to ask about Finasteride or Dutasteride? Want to learn more about our other video men’s health telemedicine treatments? Simply give us a call to regain confidence.
Male Baldness
No office Visit required! At The Virtual NP we understand that wellness and confidence go hand in hand. That is why our Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioners (FNPs) and Doctors provide discreet, safe, professional virtual care for men’s health concerns. Whether you are experiencing hair loss, alopecia areata, or male pattern hair loss.
What Causes Hair Loss in Men?
Hair loss may be genetic, but it’s not always that simple. While male pattern hair loss and male pattern baldness are the most common types, other health-related and environmental factors can also disrupt healthy hair follicles and lead to noticeable thinning or balding.
The Top Contributors to Hair Loss in Men:
Hormonal changes and sensitivity to DHT
Thyroid problems
Autoimmune disorders (e.g., alopecia areata)
Nutritional deficiencies (iron, zinc, protein)
Physical or emotional stress
Illness or infection: hair loss is common post-COVID
Hairstyles and hair care products that damage the scalp
Hairstyles that pull hair, like tight braids or ponytails
Hair styling products used in dyes and perms can cause hair to fall out
Cancer treatments: hair shedding is a common side effect of radiation to the head (chemotherapy)
The result? You may experience patchy hair loss or even total loss of hair across the body, including eyelashes and eyebrows in severe cases.
The Best Hair Loss Treatment Options for Men
Our clinic offers personalized, evidence-based solutions for men experiencing male pattern hair loss. We prescribe FDA-approved medications that treat male pattern hair loss effectively and safely, including oral finasteride (Propecia), a proven treatment that works by blocking the hormone responsible for shrinking hair follicles and slowing hair growth. By reducing levels of dihydrotestosterone (DHT), finasteride helps preserve existing hair and may even promote regrowth over time.
Exploring Additional Treatment Options for Hair Loss in Men
While topical minoxidil and oral finasteride (Propecia) remain the only two therapies explicitly approved by The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat male pattern hair loss, many licensed providers now consider a broader spectrum of options, especially when traditional methods are ineffective or poorly tolerated.
Frequently asked questions about
Hair Loss Treatment at The Virtual NP
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Available over the counter, buy it without a prescription
Comes in a solution or foam
In clinical studies, topical minoxidil regrew 20.0 hairs per centimeter over 16 weeks
Increases blood flow to scalp and reactivates hair follicles
Side effects of topical minoxidil may include scalp irritation and unwanted hair growth in nearby areas
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Prescription-only medication
Blocks DHT and prevents follicle miniaturization
Great for slowing thinning and encouraging hair regrowth
In long-term trials, 80% of men maintained or improved hair density
Potential side effects of oral finasteride include reduced libido or erectile changes in a small percentage of users
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The practice of prescribing drugs for unapproved (but evidence-informed) indications is known as off-label use. In the case of persistent or severe male pattern baldness, some clinicians turn to alternative medications originally developed for other conditions, but found to benefit patients with thinning hair or hair loss due to their effects on hair follicles and hormone regulation.
Spironolactone (CaroSpir, Aldactone)
Spironolactone is a potassium-sparing diuretic most commonly prescribed for hypertension, heart failure, and hormonal acne. However, it also has anti-androgenic properties, meaning it reduces the activity of male hormones such as testosterone and dihydrotestosterone (DHT), the very hormone implicated in male pattern baldness and female pattern hair loss.
In lower doses, spironolactone has been used off-label in both men and women to address hair loss in other areas of the body and diffuse thinning across the scalp. While it is more frequently prescribed in cases of female pattern baldness, its selective use in males is growing among endocrinologists and dermatologists, particularly when finasteride is contraindicated.
Dutasteride (Avodart)
Dutasteride, marketed under the brand name Avodart, is a 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor, similar in function to finasteride, but more potent. Whereas finasteride inhibits only one isoenzyme involved in DHT conversion, dutasteride suppresses two, offering a more comprehensive blockade of the hormone responsible for miniaturization of hair follicles.
Studies suggest that dutasteride may outperform finasteride in some cases, leading to greater hair density over time. However, because it has not been FDA-approved specifically to treat male pattern hair loss, it is prescribed off-label and with careful consideration of potential side effects.
As with finasteride, potential side effects of oral dutasteride include decreased libido and sexual dysfunction, though the incidence remains low in most clinical settings.
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(214) 216-6320
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2150 S Central Expressway #200, McKinney, Texas 75070
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