When high levels of a hormone called DHT are produced in the scalps of men, it stops hair growth process. Finally, the hairs become so small as to be practically invisible. This condition is called Male Pattern Hair Loss. Propecia's main function is to stop hair loss from progressing, and to maintain what hair one has left.

 

Causes of Baldness

There are many reasons, which bring about high hair loss in majority of people. Illness for a long period can also become one of the causes of hair loss. Excessive stress levels are another reason of hair loss. There are many people inherit this problem from their ancestors. Here genetic factors are responsible for baldness.

How does Propecia (Finasteride) work?

 

Propecia (Finasteride) works on a key cause of hair loss by considerably reducing the amount of DHT. In particular, it chunks the formation of DHT in your scalp. Lower DHT level slows down the further decrease of affected hair follicles. Propecia (Finasteride) helps regrowing visible hair and decreases further hair loss. It is, if truth be told, the first and only FDA-approved pill proven to treat male pattern hair loss on the vertex (top of head) and anterior mid-scalp area (middle front of head) in men. The efficiency of Propecia was confirmed in studies of men, aged 18 to 45, with mild to reasonable hair loss at the top and middle front of the head.

 

Are there side effects?

The only reported side effects are decreased libido and impotence, but they're extremely rare. Only 1.8% of the men taking Propecia experienced decreased libido, while 1.3% of those taking the placebo did. They also vanish in most men who stop continuing Propecia. The common side effects that been reported after taking the drug are problems with ejaculation; allergic reactions such as rash, itching, hives and swelling of the lips and face; breast tenderness and enlargement; and testicular pain. You must look for help of doctor at once if you find symptoms in your breasts for example lump, pain or nipple discharge. Using Propecia, 1.3% experienced sexual inability, whereas 0.7% of those taking the placebo did. Better news: When they stopped taking the drug, these side effects went away. And in roughly 60% of the men who continued taking it, side effects left.

How to take Propecia Finasteride?

Propecia is offered in tablet form. It is available in the dose of 1mg and recommended dosage is 1 tablet taken once a day. Finasteride should be taken under proper medical guidance to avoid any side effects and to get best results for hair re-growth and stop further hair loss.

 

Who should not take Propecia?

 

• Propecia should not be taken by children.
• Anyone allergic to any of the ingredients.
• Propecia is for the treatment of male pattern hair loss in men only and should not be taken by women.