Although surgery will restore hair in bald or thin areas, it is important, in a lot of cases, to try and slow down and hopefully stop potential future hair loss. This can be achieved using one, or a combination, of the medications below. 

With any medication, continuous use is needed to maintain the benefits. Results should begin to be apparent after 6-8 months of use but may take longer. To date there are only two drugs licensed for hair growth.

 MINOXIDIL (trading as Regaine®) 

FINASTERIDE (trading as Propecia® or Proscar®) 

DUTASTERIDE (trading as Avodart®)