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1/10/2010

Generic Propecia - Stops Hair Loss. Propecia is a prescription medication that is used of the treatment of male pattern hair loss. An important fact to note is that it is prescribed for the treatment of only specific types of male pattern hair loss. About Propecia Generic Propecia, active ingredient finasteride, is used for the treatment of male pattern hair loss and is marketed by Merck. The action of Propecia targets the dihydrotestosterone, which is considered to be one of the.. (more)

12/29/2009

Rogaine for Male Hair Loss (Regaine). Regaine is probably the most popular treatment on the market for hair loss and works best when used in conjunction with propecia. Rogaine has the active ingredient monoxidil and was initially intended to treat high blood pressure. You can imagine the surprise when men who were taking Rogaine to treat their high blood pressure noticed that they were growing hair where the previously had none. Originally Rogaine was called Loniten and only when mor.. (more)

12/27/2009

Common Causes of Hair Loss and How To Correct It. Hair loss in men is often referred to as male pattern baldness or androgenetic alopecia and is caused by the over production of DHT also known as DiHydro Testosteron. DHT is produced by the male hormone testosterone and binds itself to the hair follicles. When produced in excess it disturbs the natural growth pattern of the hair making it difficult to grow hair in the areas affected. In most cases these areas include around the temples, crown and.. (more)

12/17/2009

Generic Propecia: Solution for male pattern baldness problems. Propecia is an oral prescription drug that is used to treat men with pattern baldness and also to prevent further hair loss. The clinical trials of this drug have shown positive hair re-growth in most of the men who have pattern hair loss problems. About PropeciaPropecia is recommended for use in men only. Women and children should not take it for treating their hair loss problems. The main ingredient in Propecia is finasteride which works to lo.. (more)

12/12/2009

Visible symptoms and proper treatment can help control hair loss. Most men experience hair loss symptoms by the time they hit 50. It is estimated that over half the male population suffers from hair loss at some time or the other. It's important to understand the various aspects of hair loss to help combat it effectively. Hair loss - A brief idea Both men and women suffer from hair loss. The causes and the amount of hair loss suffered by them may vary from one person to another. Also, the efficacy of a partic.. (more)

Does Propecia Work?

The FDA (Food and Drug Administration) gave its answer to the question "Does Propecia Work? when it gave approval to Merck & Co. to market this drug back in 1998.

For any drug to receive FDA approval, years of tests are involved and a huge investment of time and resources on the part of the pharmaceutical companies involved.

In the case of Propecia, over 1,500 men were involved in a two year study. The results showed that over 80% noticed an improvement in their hair growth and density. So the answer to the question "Does Propecia work?" is: Yes, in the majority of cases.

Obviously results differ on an individual basis and some men will experience better results than others. The drug needs to be taken daily for at least 2-3 months before making a final decision as to whether it is worth continuing.

Bear in mind that once you start taking Propecia you have committed yourself to a lifelong course of medication. Stop taking Propecia after hair has started to increase and you risk losing what you gained.

Just how does Propecia work?

The male hormone testosterone is involved. It is a contributing factor in the production of DHT, (Dihydrotestosterone) which can cause hair follicles to malfunction and shut down. Propecia blocks the process in which DHT is formed.

Each Propecia tablet contains 1mg of Finasteride, a drug originally used to combat prostate cancer in men over 50. It was prescribed in 5mg doses. It was noted that those who used this drug often experienced increased hair growth. Propecia is just the brand name of a different version of Finasteride specifically prescribed to combat male hair loss on the crown of the head or the mid-scalp area.

Does Propecia work for women too?

No. Precautions issued with the drug stress that this medication is for men only.

Additionally, although each tablet is coated pregnant women or women who think they might be pregnant are advised not to handle this medication. Contact with crushed or broken Propecia tablets can lead to deformities in the sex organs of male children.

Does Propecia work for all kinds of hair loss?

No. The drug is effective for hair loss on the crown of the head and mid-scalp. There is insufficient evidence to suggest it can help a receding hair line or loss of hair on the sides of the head.

From comments on user forums to do with hair loss it is evident that Propecia does work for many men. However, there are serious precautionary factors to consider:

• This is a lifelong commitment which can be quite costly. Additionally the long term effects over decades of use are at this point impossible to predict.
• A small percentage of men (around 3%) experienced various forms of sexual dysfunction including impotence, once they started taking Propecia. These effects quickly disappeared once the medication was stopped. In the clinical trials it is true that around 2% of the men using the placebo, a sugar tablet, also experienced forms of sexual dysfunction. So the number of men actually affected is quite small. However, it is important to be aware of these side effects.