Hair Loss Treatment: Proscar / Finasteride 5mg for Hair Loss

Hair Loss Treatment: Proscar / Finasteride 5mg for Hair Loss

Hair Loss Treatment Type	5-alpha reductase inhibitor
Availability	Prescription
Notes	Proscar, a.k.a. Finasteride, is one of many antiandrogens. Proscar is mainly prescribed for treatment of enlarged prostates in men. Proscar functions by preventing testosterone from being converted into dihydrotestosterone (DHT), the primary hormone related to male pattern hair loss. A 1mg form of Proscar, Propecia, is under review by the FDA for approval in hair loss and may be available at the end of this year or the beginning of next.
Claimed Results	None
Observed Results	Halting of hair loss to dense regrowth.
Clinical Results	Inhibits DHT production by 55-70%.
Testing	Extensive.
Safety/Side Effects	In 2-5% of patients using the full dosage, some loss of sex drive, loss of sexual sensitivity, and lower amount of ejaculate (doesn't affect sperm count).
Gender	Primarily male.
Typical Cost	$45-75 for 30 5mg pills ($55-60 average)
Where you can get it	HairBack Community Drug

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