Information On How Propecia Works

In 5 mg pills, Finasteride was originally marketed under the name Proscar to help prostate conditions. Finasteride helps to inhibit the formation of DHT which contributes to male pattern hair loss in addition to prostate cancer.

Research proved that Propecia can control hair loss for 83 percent of men after just two years of treatment with a daily dose of 1 mg. Since Propecia arrived on the market in 1998 it has been the only prescription drug that the FDA has approved specifically for hair loss treatments.

 

The Main Purpose

Propecia has one main purpose and that is to stop hair loss and help men maintain what hair coverage they have left. This is the drug has become popular with men younger in age since they want to have something to help control their hair loss in the early stages. Although men of all ages often take this drug along with Minoxidil which offers the best hair loss strategy since it not only stops hair loss, but also helps to encourage the growth of new hair.

Propecia works by interfering with the androgenetic process of hair loss. The formation of DHT is prohibited with Propecia and after several months it helps to reduce the DHT levels to a sufficient level that helps to minimize the effects DHT has on the hair follicles. While you can find Propecia or other generic versions on the internet it is best to only use this product through the advice of a doctor