How to Use Propecia for Hair Loss

Men who suffer from balding around the world can rejoice as there is now another form of effective treatment that comes in a little pill you take just once per day. It may seem silly that by simply taking one pill per day you can stop the spread of your balding and even grow hair back where you lost it. But the word is out: Propecia is the fastest way to curb pattern-baldness in men. Propecia (finasteride) is taken by mouth, once per day, in the form of a pill. It works by disabling and blocking the DHT (which causes the hair follicles to contract, eventually losing the hair) in the scalp from reaching the hair follicles. When DHT is successfully blocked, some of the follicles can actually open back up and start to grow hair once again. Other areas that still have hair will fill-in with healthy, thick hair-growth. Effectively use Propecia to fight hair loss using these easy steps.

Things You'll Need

• Male pattern-baldness
• <br>Doctor
• <br>Prescription
• <br>Ability to follow directions

Instructions

1. Cope with your hair loss. Although you will always want to rely upon the diagnoses of a medical professional, usually identifying hair loss is rather simple. Are you losing your hair? Are there bald spots appearing in several locations? Is your hair beginning to thin?

2. Make an appointment to see your doctor. Your general doctor will be able to diagnose your hair loss symptoms and write you a prescription for Propecia. They may ask you some questions about your medical history and what drugs you are currently taking as well as any allergies that you may have. Make sure you ask your doctor any and all questions that you have when you see them.

3. Make sure that Propecia is right for you. While this drug may be right for most people, there are some that may not be able to take it. Always tell your doctor about all the drugs you are taking even if you buy them over-the-counter and about any allergies you currently have. This way any drug interactions can be avoided, and you will know whether or not this drug is the right drug for your situation.

4. Use Propecia and see results. Make sure that you follow the exact directions that your doctor gives you on taking this medication. Typically you will be instructed to take one pill, one time per day. The makers of Propecia advise that to really see results you must give the drug a firm a six- to 12-month commitment. Keep in mind that Propecia just came out of a five-year clinical trial with a phenomenal 90 percent success rate in all the patients, who showed considerable and satisfactory growth of their hair during the clinical phases.

Tips & Warnings

• There are several other hair loss treatments that are currently on the market, here are just a few that may help you to curb and treat your male pattern-baldness: shampoos and conditioners; scalp treatments and applications; and surgical treatments.

• Pregnant or expecting women should never touch Propecia with their bare hands. This is because a dangerous medical reaction could occur with their unborn child.