| Propecia, also known as finasteride, is one of two | | | | you will lose what you have gained over the course |
| U.S. FDA approved drugs for hair loss. Taken in the | | | | of one year. It is recommended that you use |
| form of a pill, it is a prescription drug that is | | | | Propecia on an ongoing basis. Propecia and Proper |
| considered to be a more effective than its erstwhile | | | | Caution Of course, no drug is free from side effects. |
| rival, Rogaine (minoxidil). The Benefits of Propecia | | | | According to Merck, which markets Propecia, around |
| Propecia blocks dihydrotestosterone, the hormone | | | | 3-6% of users will experience sexual side effects, |
| thought to be responsible for male pattern hair loss. | | | | usually a lowering of the libido or decreased fertility. |
| It also helps stimulate hair follicles. The success rate | | | | However, the effect is temporary and the user will |
| for Propecia is very high. Around 80% of all Propecia | | | | soon regain his normal drive. Another thing: Propecia is |
| users report a positive change when it comes to | | | | currently considered safe for men only. Clinical tests |
| their hair. For some users, Propecia stops the hair loss | | | | have not been performed on women. Pending such a |
| process. In others, it goes beyond that - it actually | | | | trial, it is best for women to use other hair-loss drugs |
| causes more hair to grow. You will most likely see | | | | such as Rogaine. Propecia has been known to cause |
| the effects of Propecia after three months of | | | | birth defects when women of childbearing age use |
| regular use. Once you stop taking the drug, however, | | | | them. |