Finasteride (Propecia) is a prescription medicine that has been licensed for the treatment of male pattern baldness. Propecia’s active ingredient is Finasteride, which is an anti-androgen. First approved in 1992 for treating prostate enlargement, future studies revealed that in smaller amounts it was capable of reversing hair loss.

Finasteride works by inhibiting the type II 5 alpha reductase enzyme (5AR) in the male body. This enzyme binds together with Testosterone to create DHT. DHT is a potent metabolite of the male androgen testosterone which shrinks hair follicles until they can no longer produce visible hair. By blocking the 5AR enzyme, the DHT levels in the body reduce, resulting in less build-up of DHT in the scalp area and new hair growth.

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Propecia: the pros and cons

Male pattern hair loss is essentially a cosmetic problem, it is therefore important to be fully informed of both the pros and cons of Finasteride before any treatment decisions are made.

Propecia advantages include:

• It effectively increases hair growth and prevents further hair loss

• The success rate of Propecia in the improvement of hair growth varies from 58-66%

• The success rate in the prevention of further hair loss is up to 83%

• There are no known drug interactions. Finasteride has not been shown to interfere with other medicines

• It is suitable for long-term treatment. The drug is safe and effective over the long-term and no major side effects have been seen with Finasteride 1mg for up to 5 years

• It is well tolerated

• It is manufactured by a reputed drug manufacturing company – Merck & Co.

Propecia disadvantages include:

• It is not a cure for hair loss

• All benefits are lost within 12 months of stopping the treatment - it only works over the long term if continued

• It is not suitable for use in women. Pregnant women should not even handle the drug as it carries the risk of malformation in male fetuses

• It is not suitable for use in children

• It has sexual side effects, such as difficulty in achieving an erection, loss of libido, decreased amounts of semen release during sex. Side effects are reversible after discontinuation of the medication

• Sexual side effects are most prominent in the first year of use

• It is an expensive drug

• It may take as long as six months before your hair loss improves

• Not effective in people with advanced stages of hair loss

Propecia Warning

As this medicine works by inhibiting the production of DHT, anyone who suffers from male pattern baldness can take this medication. However, this drug is not 100% safe and may have negative effects in people suffering from:

• Liver disease or abnormal liver enzyme tests

• Prostate cancer

• A bladder muscle disorder

• Stricture of the urethra

• If you are unable to urinate

Prior to taking Propecia, it’s best to let your doctor know if you have ever had an allergic reaction to Propecia or to a similar medicine like dutasteride (avodart).

Propecia should never be taken by women or children. Because Finasteride can be absorbed through the skin, women or children should not be permitted to handle Propecia tablets. This medication can cause birth defects in women who are exposed to the active ingredient, finasteride, during pregnancy or in women who are looking to become pregnant in the near future.

Propecia tablets are coated which helps prevent contact with the active ingredient during normal handling, provided the tablets are not broken or crushed. If a woman accidentally comes into contact with this medication from a broken or crushed tablet, she should wash the area with soap and water right away.

In addition, men taking the treatment must call their doctor right away if they notice any breast lumps, pain, nipple discharge, or other breast changes. These may be signs of male breast cancer.

How do I place an order for Propecia?

When you click on the order link, on www.buypropeciaonline.co.uk, you will be taken to the order form where you can set up an account. You will have to answer an online questionnaire where you will have to provide information relevant to your hair loss and medical condition. Once you complete the questionnaire and press the submit button, your order will be sent for processing. If you are found eligible for Propecia, you will be given a prescription for the drug. Should you decide to buy from us, you will be charged for the consultation and your order will be sent for further processing. Your invoice will be emailed to you along with information on how to track your order status. Typically, orders are shipped from the pharmacy within 24 hours after you submit the order form.

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