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Propecia
Propecia is an oral prescription pill that is manufactured by the German pharmaceutical giant, Merck. It is the first approved prescription treatment for male pattern baldness. Propecia has been developed for the treatment of male pattern baldness, which is scientifically known as androgenic alopecia. Male pattern baldness has been found to be caused primarily by genetics. Though Propecia can help treat hair loss if you are in the process of losing your hair, it may not be as beneficial to you if you have completely lost your hair.
Taking 1 Propecia capsule, once a day, has been shown to help encourage and increase hair re-growth, while preventing further hair loss. A consumer report interviewed 8,000 men who had taken Propecia and 70% of men claimed it had a definite beneficial effect on their hair loss. A further 30% of men said Propecia was very effective in dealing with their hair loss, as they experienced renewed hair re-growth. However, if you stop taking Propecia, any benefits you have gained from taking this hair loss drug will gradually be lost over a 12 month period.
It is important you store this medication out of reach of children. Women who are pregnant, who think they may be pregnant, or are breast feeding should avoid handling crushed or broken Propecia tablets as this medication can harm male babies.
How does Propecia work?
Propecia contains finasteride as the main ingredient, which works by inhibiting an enzyme known as the type II 5-alpha reductase, which primarily boosts the conversion of testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT). Propecia finasteride helps to lower the levels of DHT in your body. Male pattern baldness is caused due to a large production of DHT which damages hair follicles and increases the rate at which your hair falls out. Propecia works to stop hair loss as well as helping hair re-growth. Finasteride is a FDA-approved drug that has been clinically proven to treat male pattern hair loss.
What are the available Propecia dosages?
Propecia is available in 1mg tablet form. The recommended dosage of Propecia finasteride is 1 tablet per day. You must take a medical consultation before you buy Propecia finasteride tablets and follow your GP’s recommended dosage.
What are the Propecia side effects?
Finasteride is a comparatively safe medicine but like most other medicines, it does have certain side effects. The major side effect of Propecia finasteride is a low sex drive or temporary impotence. However, these side effects go away when your dosage is adjusted or stopped.
Propecia is designed to encourage the hair re-growth on your head only. If you observe any hair re-growth on other parts of your body, then you should notify your GP immediately.
Finasteride has not yet been approved for use by women. Pregnant women, especially, should avoid handling broken tablets as this can cause damage to male foetuses.
What are the results of taking Propecia?
The results of Propecia are the prevention of hair loss and a change in your hair density. But tablets need to be taken continuously for the results to remain. If you stop the treatment, then the benefits gained will gradually go away over a period of 12 months.
It takes about 3 months of using Propecia finasteride to show the results of hair re-growth. However, the results may vary for different individuals. It is always wise to keep your GP informed about your progress when using hair re-growth treatments. Propecia is specifically designed to treat male pattern baldness. It cannot help hair re-growth if you have lost your hair due to chemotherapy or any chronic illness.
How do I buy Propecia finasteride in the UK?
If you choose to buy Propecia finasteride in the UK, you should only do so from a reputable registered pharmacy, which will sell you genuine Propecia after you have taken an online consultation. If your consultation for Propecia is approved, then you will be issued with a prescription. Although a convenient method, an online consultation cannot fully replace a face-to-face consultation with your doctor.
Whether you buy finasteride online or from any local licensed pharmacy, you will need to obtain a valid prescription from a doctor. If your doctor allows and issues you a prescription, only then can you attempt to buy Propecia finasteride. You should never buy Propecia from a website which does not require a prescription from you, as this can potentially endanger your health.
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