Male pattern baldness generally refers to hair loss on the vertex or top of head and anterior mid-scalp area in men. Propecia (Finasteride) is the first and only FDA approved pill for treating male pattern hair loss. Men with mild to moderate hair loss have found Propecia more effective than a placebo. A clinical trial on men between 18 to 41 years of age confirms that Propecia has stopped the hair loss and actually increased the density of hair in the affected areas in 86% of men.

 

Propecia is a product for men that can prevent further hairloss and increase hair growth. The active ingredient Finasteride, blocks the formation of DHT (one of the male hormones that causes hairloss), and gives the hair follicles a chance to recover and grow.

 

This useful indication of Propecia (Finasteride) came to limelight during a research on Proscar which highlighted the drug’s effectiveness in treating male-pattern baldness on top of head (vertex) and anterior mid-scalp area. Generic Propecia has been found with the side effect of slowing, stopping or even rescinding male-pattern baldness. It adheres to receptors for 5-alpha reductase, consequently blocking its action of converting testosterone to DHT. The enlarged prostate gets shrunk as a result of decreasing DHT levels. It also results in absence of DHT in the scalp to cause hair loss.

 

It is always a wise thing to discuss a number of things with your doctor before commencing the generic Propecia (Finasteride) therapy. Speak to your doctor if you have history of allergic reaction to Finasteride or to similar medications such as Dutasteride or Avodart.

 

Also inform your doctor if you suffer from any of the following ailments:

• Prostate cancer
• Liver disease or unusual liver enzyme tests
• A bladder muscle disorder
• Difficulty in urination
• Stricture of your urethra

 

Women, particularly pregnant women and children should not consume or handle Propecia (Finasteride) tablets. This medication is specified for use by adult men only.Propecia is included in the FDA Pregnancy Category X that signifies its harmfulness on an unborn baby. It may cause serious birth defects in an unborn male baby.

 

Though a whole tablet is not considered to be harmful until it is taken orally, pregnant women and women who may become pregnant should not be exposed to broken or crushed pills at any cost. Propecia (Finasteride) has the tendency to be absorbed through the skin.It is still to be confirmed whether Propecia passes into breast milk. However, this generic drug is not meant for nursing women.

 

In general use, the following have been reported infrequently: allergic reactions including rash, itching, hives and swelling of the lips and face, problems with ejaculation, breast tenderness and enlargement, and testicular pain. A small number of men experienced certain sexual side effects. These men reported one or more of the following: less desire for sex; difficulty in achieving an erection; and, a decrease in the amount of semen. Each of these side effects occurred in less than 2% of men.