Propecia (Finasteride) – Medicine for Hair Loss Treatment

Male pattern baldness is the most common form of hair loss, which can occur due to genetic reasons among men. This problem can annoy and embarrass men when they have to face the outer world. Therefore, men are left with no other option than to search for treatments. One of the most popular Hair Loss Treatment is Propecia, which is a prescription drug. This is considered to be a hope for men who are affected with hair loss problem.

About Propecia

Propecia Finasteride is an oral drug used hair loss treatment or male pattern baldness, which is also known as androgenetic alopecia. This form of hair loss starts with thinning of hair on the scalp and a receding hair line in ‘M’ shape on the forehead.

How Propecia works for hair growth?

Male pattern baldness occurs in men mostly due to a combination of genetic factors and the production of the male hormone dihydrotestosterone (DHT), which weakens hair follicles and results in hair loss. Men who are bald have more DHT levels in the balding part of the scalp than in other parts of the body.

Propecia works in the body by specifically lowering the levels of DHT in the scalp. This prevents further hair loss. Propecia can not work to affect hair in other parts of the body.

How to take Propecia?

You can take Propecia only after taking a medical consultation. If you buy Propecia without consulting a doctor, then it may cause some undesirable side effects.

Propecia comes in tablet form and you should take only the recommended dosage. The most suitable dosage of Propecia is one tablet taken once a day. You can swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water. There are no restrictions regarding food and you can take Propecia before or after taking food.

If you take overdose of propecia, then you should call your GP. Taking overdose can cause some undesirable side effects of this drug. However, it is always wise to take dosages of Propecia under proper medical guidance to get best results of hair re-growth and stopping hair loss.

Who can take Propecia?

Propecia is for men only. It is not safe for use among women with hair loss problems. Pregnant women or breast feeding women should not even touch the crushed tablets of Propecia, as it may prove harmful to them and their unborn or breastfeeding babies.

Propecia works only in men with pattern baldness. It does not help men who have lost hair due to chemotherapy or other medical reason. Propecia is also not recommended for cancer patients.

Online availability of Propecia

Propecia online is also available in certain licensed online pharmacies or clnics. You can buy Propecia online from any licensed online clinic after doing an online consultation, which may be a convenient method. However, it can not replace face-to-face consultation with your GP.

Side effects of Propecia

Some users of Propecia may report undesirable side effects after taking its dosages. If you experience side effects such as difficulty in achieving an erection, less sexual desire, and/or decrease in semen volume, then you should consult your GP. Apart from these undesirable effects, Propecia works effectively in both stopping hair loss as well as hair re-growth in certain cases.