Propecia

Male pattern baldness most typically begins to affect men in their thirties, but it can affect men of a younger age too. Whereas some men may take over 15 years to lose most of their hair after the process has begun, a smaller number of men may find that they lose their hair very quickly, going almost completely bald within the space of five years.

1. Widely-used hair loss treatment 
2. Positive results in 9 out of 10 men
3. Simple and easy to take, once a day tablet.

The cause of hair loss in male pattern baldness is the conversion of a hormone in the body. When testosterone changes to dihydrotestosterone, this results in the loss or thinning of hair on the scalp, and/or at the front of the head (hairline). This transition is caused by an enzyme called 5-alpha-reductase.

The main ingredient in Propecia is a substance called finasteride, and this works by inhibiting the activity of the 5-alpha-reductase enzyme, therefore reducing the rate of conversion of the testosterone hormone into dihydrotestosterone, and reducing hair loss.

While many men choose to embrace hair loss and adopt baldness as part of their look, others might not be as confident to do so. Some men prefer to hold onto their hair because they feel that being bald doesn't suit them, or simply because they like having hair and don't want to be without it.

Male pattern baldness is very common, affecting up to a half of all men by the time they reach 40. But that doesn't make it any less daunting a prospect for some men. Those who aren't ready to lose their hair can do something about it.

Cosmetic solutions to hair loss, such as transplants, can be very expensive and time-consuming to maintain. Transplants may mean numerous consultations, and several trips to a surgeon.

Prescription medication Propecia is a popular and affordable choice for men who want to slow down or even stop the rate of hair loss without making big changes to their lives. In clinical trials, the treatment has shown beneficial results in over 90 per cent of users, making it the most effective prescription hair loss treatment on the market.

You can buy the drug as a 4-week, 8-week, 12-week or 24-week pack. Those who take Propecia will usually start to see the effects within three to six months. However, those who stop taking it may lose the hair they have kept or regrown since taking it, within nine to twelve months.

Active Ingredient

Finasteride is a 5-Alpha-Reductase inhibitor. This means that it reduces the activity of an enzyme, 5-A-R. It is this enzyme which facilitates the conversion of testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT). This conversion is a natural phenomenon in men. Hair loss is caused by raised levels of DHT, and typically affects most men by the time they are into their 30s. By lowering the presence of DHT, the medication works to reduce the thinning and shedding of hair.