Propecia Description

• Propecia (Finasteride) is a drug for treating baldness in men. Propecia was originally developed as a drug for the treatment of prostate, but in clinical trials such side effect as increased hair growth in patients has been noticed.
• The secret of finasteride lies in the large percentage of testosterone - the most powerful hormone out of all hormones-androgens. Testosterone has a significant impact not only on the prostate tissue, but also on hair follicles and sebaceous glands.
• Clinical testing has been conducted over 5 years in 16 countries around the world. According to the results of these tests it was proved that finasteride at a dosage of 1 mg effectively solves the problem of male baldness, regardless of national characteristics, prevents hair loss and stimulates new hair growth.
• Most patients begin to notice results only after an extended period of application within 6 months.
• Propecia is a drug designed to treat hair loss and baldness in men and only in men. Propecia is intended for the treatment of androgen-only forms of baldness.
• Propecia usually gives very good results, allowing patients to restore hair growth, not only on the crown, but also in the frontal high temples. These areas are usually difficult to treat. The effectiveness of Propecia to combat hair loss is shown by the fact that approximately in 85% of men who took Propecia the amount of hair remained the same or increased, while in 66% a significant amount of new hair grew. And it was not vellus hair (the feeling that something seems to be growing there), but real normal hair. Results achieved by different patients, are naturally different. Most importantly, it is proven by clinical trials that the vast majority of patients using Propecia, at least, retain the full amount of hair they have today.

How fast the results should be expected?

While Propecia begins to block the formation of dihydrotestosterone (DHT) immediately after the start of the application, it takes time for the hair to start growing. Remember that healthy hair grows on average one centimeter a month, so it takes time to notice visible improvement. According to clinical studies, it is necessary to take Propecia daily for 3 months or longer to see the effect that is slowing down and cessation of hair loss. After 6 months of treatment you will notice the newly sprouting hair and it will be real hair. If Propecia has no effect during the twelve months then its further use is likely to be pointless.

As for women who suffer from alopecia, the new drug is not intended for them at all. Firstly, because the expressed positive effect from the use of Propecia in women is not observed. Secondly, there is a high risk of congenital malformations in the fetus, if finasteride is used during pregnancy.