Also known as Propecia or Proscar, Finasteride is a medication used mainly in the treatment of hair loss in men, or Male Pattern Baldness (MBP). Originally developed by Merck as a treatment for enlarged prostates, but once hair growth was noted as a side effect, this possibility was pursued. Propecia / Finasteride was approved for […]
Lustrous thick hair, porcelain skin and lean body structure have always been a sign of beauty for human kind. But these are not only a symbol of beauty but also a marker of overall health, vitality and youthfulness. Frizzy dry thinned hairs and break out acne prone skin tells a lot about the internal health […]
What is Androgenetic alopecia? Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is a hereditary pattern of hair loss where terminal hairs are converted into miniaturized vellus hairs. This type of hair loss is very common with reports showing up to 80% of Caucasian men and 50% of women showing evidence of androgenetic alopecia by 70 years of age. Men […]
We have all been there before, a sense of mild embarrassment about going to the doctor to have a consultation for a private matter. Experiencing slight anxiety and a small increase in blood pressure is not uncommon for many who pay a visit for a personal issue. Often, we even worry about wasting the doctor’s […]
Short facts about Alopecia and Finasteride A person loses normally about 100 hairs every day. Alopecia refers to hair loss from any part of the body for any reason. Androgenetic alopecia is commonly called male or female pattern baldness. The hair follicles affected by androgenetic alopecia are permanently damaged and any hair loss as a […]
Male pattern hair loss is a very common condition affecting up to two-thirds of men. For some men, this condition can be distressing and cause a significant impact on their body image and self-confidence. Hair loss can also be somewhat of a taboo subject, with sufferers unsure of what options are available to them or […]
