Compounded Medication Helps Raise Male Libido and Combat Hair Loss

June marks men’s health month and in honor of this important subject,  we’re shining a spotlight on two prominent (and sensitive) issues that impact a man’s self-image and confidence: hair loss and low testosterone (low T). While many men think of these health issue as ‘just a part of life’ or inevitable aspects of aging, there are, in fact, many solutions that make hair loss and low T a choice. Even better, these solutions can help counter the side effects or disappointments of alternative therapies (i.e. many men find that Rogaine smells bad or can be uncomfortable on the scalp; or discover that Viagra only provides them with spontaneous results).  Today, there are very significant compounded medications that can dramatically improve a patient’s lifestyle so that they can tackle aging without the disappointments and all the reward.

Below, an overview on what this can look like:

Hair Loss Treatments

The facts:

According to the American Association of Hair Loss, by the age of 35 over two thirds of men in the United States will experience some hair loss as a result of androgenetic alopecia or male pattern baldness (MPB).   By the age of 50, a staggering 85% of men will have thinning hair.^[1] Despite its prevalence, the psychological and emotional implications of hair loss can be far-reaching or even devastating.

The good news?

Treatment options to ameliorate existing hair loss or stem the tide of a receding hairline in the future have exploded over the past few years, many with promising results. From transplant and restoration surgery to the advent of 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors, hair loss is no longer inevitable, or crippling.

Compounded treatments:

Compounded formulations play an integral role in patient treatment for hair loss at a prescription level by addressing hair loss at the complex biological level that over-the-counter medications cannot.  Custom, multi-phasic compounds can include ingredients such as:

• Minoxidil (the only FDA-approved ingredient to treat hair loss) that acts as an antihypertensive vasodilator to help slow hair loss and stimulate new growth. It can be compounded at prescription-strength levels up to 10% and combined with other actives.
  • Perfect in conjunction with platelet rich plasma (PRP) treatments as part of a patient’s daily topical home-care
  • Complements other treatments including transplant surgery
• Finasteride (can be prepared as a topical solution that is comparable to its oral counterpart without sexual side effects)
• Estradiol and progesterone (endogenous sex hormones)
• Fluocinolone (a topical steroid that supports the treatment of skin conditions like eczema)
• Retinoic Acid
• Biotin and saw palmetto
• Biopeptide blend (proprietary)

Testosterone Hormone Replacement Therapy

The facts:

It is estimated that 4 out of 10 men over the age of 45 suffer from low testosterone levels. The results of this can be life altering with even the slightest hormonal imbalance significantly impacting a man’s quality of life including everything from low libido and problems with erections to low energy and loss of bone and muscle mass.

Solutions:

With a comprehensive panel of blood work, a physician can assess a patient’s levels of testosterone imbalance and start working on a treatment plan for replacement therapy.

Compounded Options:

As every patient’s needs are different, we work to make sure each compounded testosterone replacement therapy is available in a variety of formats including:

• Topical creams or gels
• Capsules
• Intramuscular Injections (IM)

We look forward to partnering with you. Interested in learning more about our compounding capabilities, writing a prescription or working on a project?

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^[1] http://www.americanhairloss.org/men_hair_loss/