Finasteride - Generic Propecia

Treatment Type    5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitor
Availability    Prescription for men
Country Approval    Approved:   United States, New Zealand, UK, Australia, Canada, European Community
Clinical Results    Moderate to dense regrowth in 48% of individuals after one year (compared to 7% placebo) and in 66% of individuals after two years (compared to 7% placebo).  Overall hair count increase of 138 hairs per inch after two years compared to placebo.
Observed Results    Seem to match clinical results.  May be improved with simultaneous use of Rogaine/Minoxidil 2% or 5%
Side Effects    In 2% or less of individuals decreased sexual desire, lowered sensitivy, or decreased ejaculate
Cost    $45-58 for a one month supply at pharmacies

Less than 2% of men experience certain side effects. These include:
* Decreased libido (desire for sex).
* Difficulty achieving an erection.
* Decrease amount of semen.

Studies have suggested that men taking a Placebo (a drug with no active ingredient) indicate the same proportion of decreased libido so it is questionable as to what the actual cause is. Side effects are reversible once treatment has ceased, effects appear to decrease within a couple of months while continuing treatment for Male Pattern Hairloss (Androgenetic Alopecia).

Propecia is a MEN ONLY treatment for hair loss, women are strongly advised not to take or come in contact with Propecia. Propecia may cause abnormalities of the baby’s sex organs, a condition known as Hypospasdias.

Propecia (generic name Finasteride), the first and only pill to treat Androgenetic Alopecia, was developed to treat Male Pattern Hairloss in the vertex (top of head) and anterior mid-scalp area. Propecia is proven to maintain or increase hair count in most men.

What type of results should be expected from Propecia?
Propecia (Finasteride) begins to block the formation of DHT immediately. However, because hair grows slowly, visible results from Propecia take some time. Most men may begin to see the first benefit of Propecia-slowing hair loss- as early as 3 months. In clinical studies, it was not just ‘peach fuzz’ but real hair growth on both vertex and anterior mid-scalp area. Propecia must be continued to maintain any beneficial results. If you cease treatment, any hair you have gained is likely to be lost within 12 months.