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What is Propecia?Propecia (finasteride) us the first oral medication that effectively treats male pattern hair loss. Propecia is primarily effective in treating hair loss on the vertex (top of the head) and the mid-scalp area. How does Propecia work?Researchers have recently discovered that men who suffer from male pattern hair loss have increased levels of dihydrotestosterone (DHT). DHT is produced from testosterone through the activity of an enzyme called 5-alpha-reductase. Biochemical analysis reveals elevated levels of 5-alpha-reductase in the scalp of balding men and the lack of the hair loss in men with 5-alpha-reductase deficiencies. Propecia inhibits 5-alpha-reductase, thus blocking the formation of DHT. This appears to interrupt a key element in the development of male pattern hair loss. What is dyihydrotesterone (DHT)?DHT is one of several male hormones in the body. DHT is responsible for the development of the external genitals in the male fetus, However, as an adult DHT appears to cause: Male pattern hair lossshortening of the growing phase of hairprogressive miniaturization of hair folliclesdecreasing number of visible hairsProstate enlargementAcne. What is male pattern hair loss?Male pattern hair loss is a common condition in which individuals experience a thinning of the hair on the scalp. Often, this results in a receding hairline and/or balding at the vertex of the head. These changes typically begin gradually in men in their early twenties. Physicians believe male pattern hair loss is secondary to a genetic disposition and is dependent on hormones.. What The makers of Propecia say: 'the first and only FDA-approved pill proven to treat male pattern loss on the vertex (top of the head) and anterior mid-scalp area in men. THE NUMBERS The fact is, for most men, Propecia works. The results of 2 years of testing speak for themselves. 5 out of 6 men kept what they had Most men reported an increase in the amount of head hair, a decrease in loss, and improvement in appearance. And the vast majority of men on Propecia were rated by doctors as improved (80% vs. 47% with a sugar pill). THE MOST COMMON SIDE EFFECTS Clinical tests showed propecia was very well tolerated. Only a very small number of men had some sexual side effects, with each occurring in less than 2% of men. They included less desire for sex, difficulty in achieving an erection, and a decrease in the amount of semen. When the men who had these side effects stopped taking Propecia because of them, the side effects went away. WHEN YOU COULD SEE RESULTS Take it daily and you could see results in as little as 3 months. If you stop taking it, however, your results will gradually go away over 12 months. And if it hasn't worked in 12 months, it is unlikely to be of benefit. Know the facts. Many men do, which is probably why thousands of prescriptions for PROPECIA are filled each week
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Mens Health
Propecia for Hair Loss in Men - Male Pattern Baldness