Propecia (Finasteride) 1mg Solves Baldness
Propecia Finasteride 1mg was developed by Merck & Co. that contains 1mg of Finasteride in every dose used for treating male pattern hair loss [genetic alopecia] and baldness .Propecia Finasteride 1mg is recommended for men to prevent hair loss and increase hair growth. Its active ingredient Finasteride, inhibits the formation of male hormones that causes hair loss and allows the hair follicles for a recovery and growth.Propecia Finasteride 1mg pill inhibits the male hormone DHT responsible for hair loss. Clinical studies have shown that hair growth in men after a year of treatment and prevent further loss in 2 years. After two years of treatment with Propecia Finasteride 1mg, about two thirds of men had improved scalp coverage.
Finasteride is available in 5mg dosage under the brand name Proscar or in 1 mg dosage under the brand name Propecia. Proscar was sold in the market as a treatment of benign prostate enlargement. It was discovered later that those who have been using Proscar also noticed that it has positive effects on people with hair loss problem. Merck & Co. started a series of testing for the assessment of the the effectiveness of Finasteride in treating hair loss .To reduce the side effects that come with Proscar Finasteride 5mg, they conducted testing on 1 mg finasteride as a treatment for hair loss.
In November 1997, Merck has passed the FDA quality control. It was proven that Propecia (1 mg finasteride) is effective in hair loss treatment. The drug was officially approved as the first baldness treatment pill in the world.
In three studies of Propecia Finasteride’s use for baldness among men, it was found that hair counts significantly increased, scalp coverage improved, the length diameter increased and pigmentation of hair improved. After two years of treatment with Propecia Finasteride 1mg two thirds of men who had undergone treatment had improved their baldness problem. Propecia Finasteride may not work in men who are over 60 years of age.
There are also Propecia Finasteride side effects but these side effects will disappear after prolonged treatment and when the treatment is stopped. Side effects are rare but can include decreased sex drive. There is also a possibility that people may experience accelerated hair loss or shedding in the beginning of the treatment. While there have been many theories trying to explain the shedding, it remains a mystery as to why it happens. We do not know of any scientific studies that give sufficient explanation that addresses the issue of shedding.
Propecia Finasteride 1mg should be taken as directed by your doctor. The dosage is 1 mg per day. However, due to the short half life of finasteride it is advisable that Propecia Finasteride should be taken twice daily, 12 hour apart between doses. Follow carefully the directions on the label or as directed by your physician. It can be taken without food. Propecia Finasteride treatment should be reviewed after 6 months of treatment. Require Propecia Finasteride treatment may require several months before benefit is obtained.
