Propecia - Proscar
finasteride
Finasteride is used for treating hair loss in male pattern in males. The drug increases the growth of hair on scalp tissue and also prevents further hair loss. Finasteride is also effective in treating benign prostate hyperplasia also termed as enlargement of prostate.
The drug Propecia is prescribed for men patients only who experience male pattern of hair thinning and loss of sumptuous amount of hair. Propecia also helps in reducing receding hair lines and baldness on the top portion of the head. The hair lost is majorly permanent hair loss and no re-growth of hair can be seen. Baldness occurs in men due to either of the two cases, namely, hereditary reasons or due to the production of the hormone di hydroxy testosterone also termed as DHT. Production of DHT is more in the head region where male pattern of baldness is seen.
Mechanism of Action
Propecia works by blocking or reducing the level of DHT in the blood. High level of DHT in the blood results in shrinking of hair follicles, which makes the situation difficult for re-growth of hair. Administration of propecia on regular basis helps in preventing hair loss and growth of new hairs as early as 3 months. Propecia also, does not affect the hair on other parts of the body. Men suffering from mild or moderate hair loss benefit from Propecia but men from complete hair loss cannot benefit from the drug. Propecia blocks the enzyme 5 alpha reductase thereby blocking the synthesis of DHT in the scalp, helping hair growth once again in the scalp. Propecia also reduces hair loss thus, preventing male pattern of hair loss in males.
Propecia Administration
Propecia is available in the form of pills that is consumed once in a day. The pill can be administered orally before or after food whenever possible. Propecia can also be taken with water or food either ways.
General Information
One of the most important criterions is to start administering the pill as soon as you see male pattern of hair loss after consulting a physician. The earlier you take Propecia, your results are better. The hair loss stops within 6months and sufficient hair growth occurs within a year. After a year you can confirm whether Propecia is working for you. In most of the cases, men undergoing the course of Propecia can see hair re-growth within a year at the maximum, thus treating hair thinning and baldness. One main advantage of the drug is that Propecia administration is not addictive.
