Propecia is a drug that is always taken orally, and is endorsed by the FDA. One of the most popular drugs used in the treatment of moderate male hair loss is Propecia, best suited to the top and mid-scalp head areas. Propecia is sometimes used in small doses to treat prostatic hyperplasia and in much larger doses for the treatment of prostate cancer. Some clinical trials have proved that Propecia does prevent further hair loss, and in some cases has lead to hair regrowth. However, results do vary depending on the severity of the case, and it may not be possible to re-grow all the hair you have lost.
Are there any know side affects to using Propecia to treat hair loss?
One of the major reasons why some men are affected by male pattern baldness or male hair loss, known as androgenetic alopecia in medical terms, is excessive levels of a chemical called DHT in their scalp. The hair follicles are shrunk by DHT, so that they become less visible. Propecia is designed to inhibit the formation of DHT and greatly reduces its levels. Thus, the affected hair follicles are prevented from further shrinking. Finisteride, usually used in the treatment of prostate cancer, is a large component part of Propecia. The drug is generally prescribed in doses of 5mg and is particularly successful in combating hair loss in the crown of the head.
The inability to maintain an erection caused by Propecia?
Poor libido and even erectile dysfunction have been blamed on the use of Propecia, but it is a contentious area. Is this true? According to specialists, less than 1% of users of the drug have reported problems in this area. You have to wonder whether these specialists are totally impartial or whether it is in their interest to claim their data? It seems clear to me having visited some forums on the internet, that many men have suffered some sort of erection failure whilst regularly using the drug.
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