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Propecia is the only FDA-approved pill that is proven to treat Male Pattern Hair Loss. Male pattern hair loss is the most common type of balding and affects up to 50% of men by the time they reach the age of 50. This type of hair loss accounts for almost 95% of cases of hair loss experienced by men. It results in receding hairlines and/or balding at the crown – the typical manifestations of hair loss in men. 

‘Male Pattern Hair Loss’, the most common type of hair loss in men, is believed to be the result of heredity and of hormonal effects. This type of hair loss is referred to by Doctors as ‘Androgenetic Alopecia’. With male pattern hair loss, the hair begins to thin at the temples and at the crown. Over time, the hair at the temples continues to recede, leaving a central spur of hair at the front and a bald spot at the crown. Eventually, the areas of hair loss at the front and crown meet and the top of the head becomes completely bald. Finally, all that remains is a border of hair around the side and back of the head.

Hair Loss:

Those suffering from Male Pattern Hair Loss (Androgenetic Alopecia) have increased levels of DHT (dihydro-testosterone) in their scalps, and scientists concur that increased levels of DHT negatively affect the growth cycle of hair. DHT is one of many male hormones in the body. It is developmentally important early in a man’s life; however, it appears to be a cause of hair loss as men get older. DHT shrinks the hair follicle until it no longer produces visible hair. When high levels of this naturally occurring hormone are present in the scalps of men genetically predisposed to male pattern hair loss, the growth phase of hair is shortened. The affected hairs become smaller, finer and lighter in color. Eventually, the hairs become so small as to be practically invisible. If the process is not stopped, it can result in the classic bald male hairline. 

Propecia works by blocking the enzyme 5 alpha reductase. This reduces the levels of DHT in the scalp, thus helping to reverse the balding process and allowing hair to revert to a normal growth cycle. The result is no further hair loss and new hair growth in men with male pattern hair loss. 

Propecia Ingredients:

Active ingredient: 
Finasteride 1 mg per tablet 

Inactive ingredients: 
lactose 
microcrystalline cellulose 
pregelatinised maize starch 
sodium starch glycollate 
docusate sodium 
magnesium stearate 
hypromellose 
hydroxypropylcellulose 
titanium dioxide 
talc purified 
iron oxide yellow CI77492 
iron oxide red CI77491 

Note: Propecia does not contain sucrose, gluten, tartrazine or any other azo dyes.