Hair loss is a common problem men are facing. It is caused by hormonal changes in the body and it usually appears at a more mature age. When fighting this problem, men tend to try out all kind of treatment methods. Unfortunately not all of them are safe, and they can cause more serious medical conditions than hair loss.
The science behind baldness
Hair loss is a visible sign of changes that occur in the human body. The hormone androgen plays an important role in this process. It is metabolized by an enzyme which if combined with testosterone produces DHT which causes the hair loss.
If DHT is present it can prevent nutrients from reaching the hair follicles. If that happens they reproduce slower and the growing phase of the hair is also shortened.
The hair becomes smaller and finer.
Hair loss treatments are made to block the formation of DHT and help follicles to stay healthy. The Food and Drug Administration approved a medicine, called Propecia which is proven to help hair grow and reduce hair loss. Other treatments for baldness include hair implant or laser treatment, but Propecia is one of the most effective methods available. However the drug has also some serious side effects, which affect patient’s sexual life.
Legal solutions
The long term side effects, which patients were not expecting, made some of them to consult even a psychologist in order to find a solution for their problems. But the difficulties they were facing were physical ones, caused by the hormonal treatment.
The drug’s manufacturing company should have warned patients about the possible side effects before beginning a treatment. If they failed to do so they can be held responsible for the consequences. If a patient is dealing with long term negative effects even after finishing the treatment he might be eligible for legal compensation. But in order to obtain that he should speak first of all with a personal injury lawyer.