The causes of hair loss are not well defined; however, researchers have found that men with male pattern hair loss have increased levels of DHT in the balding area of their scalps. Human hair normally follows a cycle of growth, falling out, and new growth. But increased levels of DHT are believed to contribute to the shortening of the growth phase, and a shortening of the time it takes for the hair to fall out. This results in a thinning of the hair on the scalp.

Scientist have recently discovered that men who suffer from male pattern hair loss have an increased level of a substance called DHT in their scalps. Both PROPECIA® and its generic form block the formation of DHT and in this way appears to interrupt a key factor in the development of male pattern hair loss in men. Most important, PROPECIA® helps grow natural hair, not just "peach fuzz," and is as convenient to take as a vitamin: one pill a day.

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.

Like all prescription drugs, PROPECIA may cause side effects. In clinical studies, side effects from PROPECIA were uncommon and did not affect most men. A very small number of men experienced certain sexual side effects, such as less desire for sex; difficulty in achieving an erection; and a decrease in the amount of semen. Each of these side effects occurred in less than 2% of men. These side effects were reversible and went away in men who stopped taking PROPECIA.

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.

After you fill out and submit the online consultation form, a licensed U.S. physician will determine if you are eligible to benefit from Propecia. If you are eligible, the physician will then write a prescription for Propecia and forward it to a licensed U.S. pharmacy to be filled. The pharmacy will then fill and ship your order via FedEx NextDay to you in discreet packaging.

PROPECIA is a medical breakthrough - the first pill that effectively treats male pattern hair loss on the vertex (at top of head) and anterior mid-scalp area.

Although their mechanisms of action are different and although Propecia (finasteride) is far more effective than Rogaine (minoxidil) they both work on similar "targets." Both drugs work ONLY on miniaturized hair by increasing their diameter. Neither medication will work on areas that are totally bald i.e. that have no hair. Both work in any areas on the scalp that are subject to androgenetic changes i.e. the front top and crown.

It is true that it is less effective in growing hair in older individuals, but a main benefit of Propecia, that of prevention of further loss is just as important.

Online consultations are a new concept in health care that utilize the Internet to improve patient access to physician care. The patient does not receive a traditional physical exam by the physician, but rather completes an online questionnaire and communicates with the physician using our secure online communication tool.