Finpecia is a potent inhibitor of enzyme 5-alpha reductase. Elevated levels of 5-alpha reductase have been shown to be responsible for increased levels of DHT ( Dihydrotestosterone ) which in turn can lead to male pattern baldness ( Androgenetic Alopecia ). Finasteride is effective in the treatment of mild to moderate hair loss. two 24 month studies were conductedon a group of men aged 18 to 41. The results were conclusive.

Propecia (Finasteride) works on a key cause of hair loss by significantly reducing the amount of DHT. Specifically, Propecia (Finasteride) blocks the formation of DHT in your scalp. Lowering DHT appears to inhibit the further shrinking of affected hair follicles. Propecia (Finasteride) also helps regrow visible hair and reduces further hair loss. See similar questions...

Finasteride is the first approved pill to treat male pattern hair loss. Propecia? is a tablet taken once a day, available via a doctor's prescription only. According to Merck the manufacturer, an estimated 1 million men in the United States take Propecia? daily. Most men taking Propecia ? experience an increase in hair count, a decrease in hair loss, and an improvement in appearance. It has been discovered that the hormone known as DHT is one of the principal factors in male pattern hair loss. See similar questions...

These medications work in two entirely different ways, so their effects are more than synergistic; they're additive. It is not known exactly why or how minoxidil promotes hair growth, but experience shows that using both medications is much more effective than using either one alone. As an example, although castration will stop the balding process, very few castrated men grow back much hair unless minoxidil is also applied to the scalp. See similar questions...

Finasteride is not a miracle treatment, but it works reasonably well for many people. Results tend to be slow, and it appears to be better at retaining than regrowing hair. But as treatments go, it's fairly effective. Like all treatments discussed here, it is typically best used as part of a multifaceted program. See similar questions...

You may see less hair loss in as little as 3 months. You will need to take Propecia (Finasteride) for as long as you want to grow or maintain your hair. If you stop taking Propecia (Finasteride), you will likely lose the hair you have gained within 12 months of stopping treatment. See similar questions...

As a rule, three to six months. But we have had many patients who reported small new hairs within a month of taking finasteride when it was combined with the topical application of 5% minoxidil and 5% minoxidil with .025% retinoic acid. See similar questions...

Both finasteride and minoxidil are treatments for hair loss that have been reported to be successful in growing new hair. Minoxidil has a 1 in 3 success rate for crown hair growth in men and finasteride reports a 2 in 3 success rate for new hair growth on the crown region. Even though finasteride may not work for all men, it is generally accepted as a treatment to stop further hair loss. See similar questions...

No, that would be presumptuous. However, Merck is conducting a prospective seven year study of men taking 5 mg finasteride/day to determine whether or not they have a smaller incidence of prostate cancer as compared to a matching population. See similar questions...

Finasteride was initially marketed to treat prostate conditions under the name Proscar in 5mg pills. It was known to inhibit the formation of DHT, a major contributor to both prostate cancer and male pattern hair loss. Subsequent research... See similar questions...

Zanfel works safely into the dermal layer of your skin, binds to the urushiol oil, and, when rinsed off, takes the oil with it down the drain. See similar questions...