Information about hair loss and its treatment

The normal life cycle of hair lasts for about 2 to 3 years. Generally, hair grows at a rate of 1 centimeter per month. About 90% of the hair on an average person’s head grows during a period of time. The rest is in the resting phase. While, it is normal to lose some hair everyday, some people experience excessive hair loss. This type of hair loss can affect men as well as women. Genetics and hormones are the principal causes of hair loss amongst men. Hormones make the hair follicles shrink, as you get older. This causes male pattern baldness. Propecia is one the many treatments available for male pattern baldness.

Propecia

Propecia finasteride is a medicine for the treatment of hair loss. Men, who are prone to male pattern hair loss, can take Propecia to have thick hair. By using it, the enzyme 5-alpha reductase, which converts testosterone in to dihydrotestosterone, is blocked. This reduces the concentration of DHT in the blood, which helps in maintaining and protecting your hair follicles. This slows down hair loss. Only adult men should use this medication.

Side effects

There are very few cases of side effects of Propecia, but before you buy Propecia, it is important that you know about it. The side effects of Propecia are as follows:

• Decreased sex drive  


• Decreased volume of ejaculation


• Erectile Dysfunction


• Breast tenderness


• Gynecomastia or male breasts


• Loss of sensitivity of sexual organs


• Lack of energy


• Mental confusion


• Depression

People, who have taken finasteride, have experienced mild side effects. Moreover, when some patients stopped taking this drug, they did not experience a reversal of symptoms. It is always advisable to visit a doctor, before using this drug. If you have a history of prostate cancer, drug allergies, or liver disease, side effects can be more. Tell your doctor about your medical conditions and history. This will reduce the risk of side effects, and increase your chances of stopping further hair loss and having healthy hair.