Finasteride has demonstrated in the last 20 years of use that it is clearly an effective product with regards to its application in androgenetic alopecia. The discovery of finasteride marked a new era in the treatment of this condition and has worked to change the lives of millions of men who have chosen to use […]
The quest for a cure for hair loss has a long reach into human history and even features in the Ebers Papyrus: the oldest medical reference in existence. This medical text dating back to 1550 B.C. contains a number of recommended cures for ancient Egyptians including a remedy for hair loss in which a mixture […]
About male pattern baldness Male pattern baldness develops when hair follicles are destroyed as a result of DHT (dihydrotestosterone) exposure. DHT is a metabolite that is formed during the conversion of the male hormone testosterone. Propecia inhibits the conversion of testosterone to DHT and thus can stop or slow hair loss in men and even […]
Short facts about hair loss and finasteride Hair plays a vital part in the appearance of both men and women and helps to transmit sensory information. An adult has about 100,000 to 150,000 hairs and loses up to 100 hairs a day. The scalp hair grows approximately 0.35 mm per day. Hair is composed of […]
Short facts about hair loss and finasteride Hair plays a vital role in both men and women’s appearance and helps to transmit sensory information. An adult has about 100,000 to 150,000 hairs and loses up to 100 hairs a day. The scalp hair grows approximately 0.35 mm per day. Hair is composed of two different […]
Finasteride is a treatment option widely used to treat hair loss (androgenetic alopecia) in men. Men who have androgenic alopecia have a genetically inherited sensitivity to dihydrotestosterone (DHT). This is a hormone in the body that is converted from testosterone by an enzyme: 5 alpha-reductase. If you have this condition, your hair follicles are more […]
It is often a worry that medication will cause side effects. Some of these effects are minor and cause little to no problems, while others may possibly be worse than the state being treated. This can be true of any medicine, not just Finasteride. Some do report that they feel dizzy, get a headache or […]
Finasteride is a treatment option used to treat male hair loss; specifically androgenetic alopecia. Androgenetic alopecia is more commonly known as male baldness or male pattern hair loss and affects about 50% of men over the age of 50. It is estimated that it will affect about 80% of men over their lifetime; a useful […]
Hair is an important part of a person’s physical appearance. The present cultural emphasis on youthful appearance has further strengthened the value of abundant hair. If you have recently looked in the mirror to discover you have thin, balding patches of hair or a receding hairline, you may be suffering from male pattern baldness or […]
A lot of medications have at least two names: a generic name and a brand name. The generic name of a medication is the name of the active ingredient in the medication. The brand name is the name given to the medication by the pharmaceutical company that first developed and patented the medicine. Generic drugs […]
