Male pattern baldness is a characteristic hair loss pattern seen in men that is highly common and is the culprit behind 95% of all cases of baldness. Male pattern hair loss mainly occurs on the head near the temples and the top of the head and generally shifts towards the back. Hair loss continues till two bald areas join and form M shape at the back of the head.

Male pattern baldness is caused due to a hormone called dihydrotestosterone or DHT. When testosterone in the body is converted into DHT in higher amounts, hair follicles start shrinking till they can produce no hair. After a while, new hairs become so small that they can not replace lost hairs. Propecia can help the follicles renew and restore lost hair.

Propecia finasteride and its dosage

Propecia is a clinically proven hair re-growth pill for men only. Merck Pharmaceuticals is the manufacturer of Propecia. It has received approval in European Union for use and also has FDA approval. It is the first medicine for hair loss which involves the simple process of taking one pill a day. You can stop further hair loss or in certain cases, even get your hair back by just taking a pill daily. No messy oils and lotions, no fussy wigs to wear; Propecia is a simple way to treat hair loss problem.

Propecia is available in 1mg tablet or as prescribed by doctor for male pattern baldness and should be taken once a day. It may take three months or more to get positive results after you start Propecia treatment. It takes at least three months for further stoppage of hair loss and six months before you start growing your hair back. However, if you stop treatment and do not take Propecia regularly for a year, you will lose the hair that has grown within the treatment period.

Who should not take Propecia?

Most people have not experienced any side effects after taking Propecia finasteride. In fact, in clinical trials, only 2% men stopped Propecia treatment because of side effects. Even the side effects of Propecia are usually mild and reversible in nature. Some people experienced following side effects because of Propecia:

• Decreased libido

• Erectile dysfunction

• Decreased ejaculation

• Breast tenderness and enlargement

• Rashes, itching and swelling of the lips and face

• Testicular pain

Most of the side effects of Propecia are sexual in nature.

Propecia helps stop further hair loss and improve hair density in most of men. However, if you are planning to have a child; you should not begin treatment with Propecia. Finasteride may decrease sperm count and ejaculation and create problems in conceiving. Women should not take Propecia and especially pregnant women should not handle crushed or broken tablets of Propecia. This drug is prepared for use in men only.

Looking to buy Propecia online?

Propecia is a prescription drug and you need to consult a doctor before you start treatment. If the doctor finds that Propecia is safe for you for baldness, s/he will give you a prescription. You can either get it from local pharmacy or you can buy Propecia online. For the online method, you need to fill in an online consultation form, which is reviewed by the doctor working with the online clinic. Other details remain the same as with a face to face consultation.