Introduction to Finasteride
Finasteride, an innovative hair loss drug for androgenic alopecia, is a product of Merck & Co. This hair loss drug is a type II class of 5-alpha reductase inhibitor and serves to suppress both the serum and the tissue levels of dihydrotestosterone. 5-alpha reductase is an enzyme that converts testosterone to dihydrotestosterone. There are two types of 5-alpha reductase:
- Type I: Found in the sebaceous glands which secrete a substance called sebum.
- Type II: Found in the hair follicles.
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Does Finasteride work?
In a 5-year study of men with mild to moderate hair loss, 48% of those treated with the hair loss drug, Propecia 1mg experienced some hair re-growth and a further 42% had no additional loss. The average hair count in the treatment group remained above baseline and showed a clear increase in comparison with the placebo group for all five years of the study. In clinical studies, Propecia hair loss drug was shown to work on both the crown area and the hairline. This hair loss drug is taken orally, 1mg per day.
How long before Propecia shows results?
Finasteride – 1 mg per day has been proven to show some degree of an increase in hair growth in up to 80% of men during a 2-year period. This hair loss drug increases the hair counts in both the vertex and the frontal area of the scalp.
Increased hair growth can be observed from as early as 3 months into the treatment. However it must be noted that if this hair loss drug has not begun to work within 12 months, further treatment is unlikely to be of benefit
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Side effects of Finasteride
Side effects of this hair loss drug are seen in less than 2% of patients. They include:
- Decreased libido
- Erectile dysfunction
- Ejaculation disorder
- Decreased ejaculate volume
- Depression; and
- Gynaecomastia (enlarged male breasts] However this condition is drug dependant and subsides on withdrawing the drug).
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How does Finasteride change/benefit your life?
Visible benefit of this hair loss drug is a full head of hair. With Propecia:
- A user is able to observe stabilization of hair loss or even re-growth in 80% of patients in the:
- Vertex area: big improvement: 5% - improvement: 30%
- Frontal area: big improvement: 0% - improvement: 5%
- The new hair’s volume, color and length are equal to that of healthy hair.
How long can I take Finasteride for?
The treatment of Propecia must be sustained or new hair growth will be lost.
How do I know Finasteride is genuine?
This hair loss drug sold on our website is 100% genuine and is sourced directly from authentic distributors. We offer only legitimate medications, dependable and efficient in terms of results in treating hair loss.
Ingredients in Finasteride
Active Ingredients: Finasteride
Inactive Ingredients: titanium dioxide, magnesium stearate, talc, docusate sodium, yellow ferric oxide lactose monohydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, pregelatinized starch, sodium starch glycolate, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, hydroxypropyl cellulose LF and red ferric oxide.
Who should not take or handle Finasteride?
Finasteride is highly unsuitable for use in pregnant and breastfeeding women. Pregnant women should avoid all contact with the drug as it is known to cause birth defects in an unborn baby. Women who are or who may become pregnant must not swallow or handle crushed or broken Propecia tablets, to avoid absorption of the medication through the skin. The drug is known to cause birth defects in a developing male baby. |
