Finasteride - Generic Propecia

A research project done which looked at the incidences of cancer of the prostrate in Swedish men saw that a combination of five specific genes greatly increased the likelihood of them suffering from the disease. The researchers said that along with a family history of suffering from prostate cancer almost 50 percent of cases could be foretold by this gene testing beforehand.

Obviously it would be extremely beneficial for doctors and patients if they could know for sure that in the future prostate cancer was going to develop because affirmative action could be taken to prevent it. This could mean that in the future men would be given a simple blood test which would evaluate the risk of them developing prostate cancer. This means that they could be given regular checks and actually offered preventative treatment to stop the prostate cancer forming in the first place.

Interestingly the finasteride drug which is the active compound in the hair loss drug Propecia is seen to be effective in preventing the prostate cancer disease forming. In testing it has been shown that regular use of Propecia (even though it is for hair loss) can reduce the likelihood of suffering from prostate cancer in the future.

Dr Teri Manolio working at the National Human Genome Research Institute in America said that his genetic research could be used to develop a simple gene test that would very accurately predict the risk of cancer of the prostate which could lead to far better survival and recovery rates. The research was done by doctors at Wake Forest University in North Carolina and they also took advice from the Johns Hopkins University based in Baltimore as well as the Karolinska Institute based in Stockholm, Sweden.

This research is likely to encourage more study in the area and could interest large pharmaceutical companies who would see a considerable financial gain to be made as cancer of the prostate is the most common form of cancer in American men.

Poor old Prince William! At Ukmedix News we have written before about his male pattern baldness which is affecting him at an unusually young age of only 25. According to UK news reports it appears that he is finally trying to do something about it and has sent aides who work for him in London to a Harley Street clinic that specialises in male pattern baldness.

While the reports cannot be conclusively confirmed and were denied by a spokesman from Clarence House it is almost certain that Prince William is concerned about his thinning hair and it is extremely unlikely that he has done nothing about it.

The news reports in the United Kingdom said that Prince William had been inquiring about the hair loss drug Propecia and at a glance he would seem to be a perfect candidate for that medication. Propecia is the most successful hair loss medication and is known to help around 80 percent of men with their pattern baldness.

It is bad enough that you suffer from male pattern baldness but for Prince William each time he loses a little bit more hair there is massive speculation in the press which can only add to his anxiety and worry about his hair loss.

Male pattern baldness is not actually an illness but purely a harmless and normal genetic condition however the fact that it causes such distress, anxiety and depression to many men means that it can be classified as something that needs treatment in order to ensure the well being of the patient.

Not everyone sympathises with Prince William as they say he hardly has a bad lot in life being born as an heir to the throne of England, Scotland and Wales and that he lives a life of gilded luxury and privilege. However there is no saying or knowing how Prince William’s confidence will be affected by his hair loss and how he feels about rampant press speculation every time his hair loss is reported.

At Ukmedix News we wish Prince William the best of luck in regrowing his hair with Propecia and hope that the treatment is successful.

I have been reading all about Propecia for several months now. When I heard that Dr. Seiden had a new book about Propecia coming out I could not wait to get my hands on it. I have been watching for this book to hit the Dallas bookstore shelves. I found the book today (4/27/98) and snapped up the very last copy. When I checked out, the Barnes & Noble clerk told me that this book was really “hot”. I understand why after just a few minutes of reading.

What is Propecia? It is the new wonder hair growing drug that has just hit the market after recent FDA approval. It is being hailed as the new and improved Rogaine. There is strong evidence that Propecia really works well at growing hair. The bad news about Propecia…it is not to be used by women of child bearing ages. The other bad news is that is requires a prescription from a physician and could cost from $50-65 a month.

This book is the very first one that discusses Propecia in great detail. It is written by Dr. Othniel J. Seiden who currently practices in Denver, Colorado. He has written 15 other books and has been in medical practice for 35 years. I have always found his books to be well written with lots of good information.

In his latest book on Propecia Dr. Seiden explains everything you could possibly want to know about Propecia.