Hair loss affects 40% of men under 35. Male pattern baldness is one of the most common causes of hair loss in men. Male pattern baldness often progresses to partial or complete baldness in men. Increase in number of dihydrotestosterone (DHT) results into male pattern baldness. An enzyme called 5 – alpha reductase converts male sex hormone testosterone to DHT. DHT attaches itself to hair follicles thereby causing them to shrink. This causes the hair to become gradually thinner and finally stops the growth. A decrease in level of DHT leads to increased hair re - growth and decreased hair loss.

There are various surgical and non – surgical hair loss treatment options available. Before going for any hair loss treatment, the actual cause of hair loss should be found out. Propecia is FDA approved male pattern baldness treatment and is 5 – alpha reductase inhibitor. It works by inhibiting 5 – alpha reductase enzyme functions thereby preventing the formation of DHT. Regular use of Propecia keeps the production of DHT in control and therefore helps in stopping further hair loss and also stimulating re – growth.

Propecia dosage and side effects

Propecia Finasteride manufactured by Merck & Co. comes in tablet form and is available in 1mg dosage. Finasteride is the main active ingredient of Propecia. Propecia should be taken once a day; it may be administered with or without meal. If you experience a missed dose, then take the drug as soon as you remember. But if it is time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and go for daily dosing schedule. Generally Propecia takes minimum 3 months to show its effect. However if Propecia has not worked for you in twelve months, there are very less chances that it will benefit you further. Also if Propecia finasteride intake is stopped, there are chances of loosing hair that were gained. Propecia is FDA approved medicine for men only and should not be taken by women and children. Women who are pregnant or are likely to be should not handle crushed or broken Propecia tablets; it may cause abnormalities to sexual organs of the baby. Propecia should not be taken if allergic to Finasteride. Propecia can be taken by almost all men as its safe for almost everyone. But some of the possible side effects of Propecia are decreased libido, impotence and breast enlargement or tenderness. Some of the less common side effects are headache, dizziness, runny nose and skin rashes. Sexual related side effects go away once the medicine is stopped. Most the times the side effects caused by Propecia are temporary and reverses back once the body gets used to it. Report your doctor immediately if you notice any severe side effects.

Availability

Propecia is prescription medicine, it is important to consult your doctor before buying Propecia as the drug may result in health problem. Propecia Finasteride is also available online on prescription. Most the websites provide free consultation before order Propecia online. You need to provide your medical history to the doctor.