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Finasteride is the generic version of Propecia which is the only two tablets currently licensed in the UK to reverse and prevent mild to moderate hair loss in men. Finasteride effectively increases hair growth on the scalp and prevents further hair loss. Male pattern hair loss is a common condition which will affect approximately half of all men between the ages of 20 and 50. It is characterised by thinning of the hair on the scalp which results in balding on the crown of the head and / or a receding hairline. This can be caused by the hormone dihydrotestosterone (DHT) and genetic factors such as oversensitive hair follicles. Suffering from male pattern hair loss does not necessarily mean you will become completely bald as this is a gradual process and can be dependent on when the onset began.
Finasteride tablets contain 1mg finasteride per tablet. They are only available with a doctor’s prescription and only for use in men. It is the only licensed prescription treatment for male pattern baldness in the UK. They are convenient to use, as a once-daily oral tablet.
There is no difference. Propecia is the branded version whilst Finasteride is the generic version which recently became available after the Propecia patent expired. They both work in exactly the same way but Finasteride tablets are cheaper to buy.
Finasteride decreases the level of DHT hormones to prevent further hair loss and increase hair growth on the scalp.
It can take 3-6 months for the full effects of Finasteride to develop.
It is likely the hair gained through use of this medication will be lost within 9-12 months once treatment is stopped. You should continue to use Propecia for as long as you would like to prevent hair loss.
No. It only affects hair on the scalp.
No. Clinical trials have shown that Propecia is not effective in reversing hair loss in women.
Do not take Finasteride if you are intolerant to some sugars or are allergic to finasteride or any of the other ingredients contained in this medicine. Finasteride tablets should not be taken if you are already using finasteride or dustasteride for a prostate problem. Finasteride should not be taken by women and a crushed or broken Finasteride tablet should not be touched by a woman who is pregnant or planning to become pregnant. If this happens, seek medical advice. Contact a doctor or pharmacist before taking Propecia if you are going to have a blood test for prostate cancer as this medication can influence the result. If you are suffering from hair loss, act now and click to start your no obligation hair loss consultation approved by an NHS doctor today.
Finasteride is the active ingredient, which is a type 2 ‘5-alpha reductase inhibitor’ used to prevent the conversion of testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT).
The recommended dose of Finasteride is one tablet per day taken with or without food. It can take 3-6 months to notice results of this medication.
* is used to indicate you should seek medical advice if any of these side effects are experienced.
Normal hair growth happens in a cycle of 3 oddly named phases: Anagen, Catagen and Telogen. Every single hair goes through these phases, each relating to different states of activity. Read on to find out what they mean:
The anagen phase is the growing, or the ‘on’ phase. In humans, this lasts for approximately 1,000 days, but can range from 2 to 6 years. During the anagen phase, hair cells grow rapidly, producing the hair shaft from the follicle, which itself grows deeper into the scalp. The length of your anagen phase determines the maximum length of your hair. So, the longer your anagen phase, the longer your hair will grow.
The catagen phase only lasts for one to two weeks. It is the transitional or regressive phase. Essentially, it is when the hair stops growing. During this period, the hair follicle shrinks and part of it starts to die.
The telogen phase is the final resting stage, or ‘off’ phase. When the old hair is in this phase, the hair follicle becomes active again and a new hair in the anagen phase develops, forcing the old telogen hair out. This is when you might notice hairs in the bath or in your brush or comb.
At any one time, around 90% of most people’s hair follicles are in the ‘growing’ anagen phase and approximately 10% are in the ‘resting’, or telogen, phase.
In the case of common baldness, male pattern baldness, or what is commonly called hereditary hair loss, genes and hormones cause the miniaturisation or ‘shrinking’ of the hair follicles. This results in a shorter Anagen phase and a particularly long Telogen phase so the hairs then become short and thin. They are soon barely visible to the naked eye and eventually the hair follicles shut down completely.
5-alpha reductase is an enzyme that regulates production of DHT. An enzyme is a protein that acts as a catalyst to speed up a chemical reaction. 5-alpha reductase can be inhibited by specially synthesised drugs (see below).
Male pattern hair loss occurs in men who are genetically predisposed to be more sensitive to the effects of DHT. Researchers now believe that the condition can be inherited from either side of the family.
DHT is found in several tissues in the body including the scalp.
5-alpha reductase is an enzyme that regulates production of DHT. An enzyme is a protein that acts as a catalyst to speed up a chemical reaction. 5-alpha reductase can be inhibited by specially synthesised drugs (see below).
Male pattern hair loss affects at least 50% of men at some point in their lives, and possibly as many as 80% by the age of 70 years. It affects different populations at different rates, probably because of genetics. Up to half of male Caucasians will experience some degree of hair loss by age 50, while other population groups such as Japanese and Chinese men are far less affected.
Finasteride is the generic version of Propecia which is the only two tablets currently licensed in the UK to reverse and prevent mild to moderate hair loss in men. Finasteride effectively increases hair growth on the scalp and prevents further hair loss. Male pattern hair loss is a common condition which will affect approximately half of all men between the ages of 20 and 50. It is characterised by thinning of the hair on the scalp which results in balding on the crown of the head and / or a receding hairline. This can be caused by the hormone dihydrotestosterone (DHT) and genetic factors such as oversensitive hair follicles. Suffering from male pattern hair loss does not necessarily mean you will become completely bald as this is a gradual process and can be dependent on when the onset began.
Finasteride tablets contain 1mg finasteride per tablet. They are only available with a doctor’s prescription and only for use in men. It is the only licensed prescription treatment for male pattern baldness in the UK. They are convenient to use, as a once-daily oral tablet.
There is no difference. Propecia is the branded version whilst Finasteride is the generic version which recently became available after the Propecia patent expired. They both work in exactly the same way but Finasteride tablets are cheaper to buy.
Finasteride decreases the level of DHT hormones to prevent further hair loss and increase hair growth on the scalp.
It can take 3-6 months for the full effects of Finasteride to develop.
It is likely the hair gained through use of this medication will be lost within 9-12 months once treatment is stopped. You should continue to use Propecia for as long as you would like to prevent hair loss.
No. It only affects hair on the scalp.
No. Clinical trials have shown that Propecia is not effective in reversing hair loss in women.
Do not take Finasteride if you are intolerant to some sugars or are allergic to finasteride or any of the other ingredients contained in this medicine. Finasteride tablets should not be taken if you are already using finasteride or dustasteride for a prostate problem. Finasteride should not be taken by women and a crushed or broken Finasteride tablet should not be touched by a woman who is pregnant or planning to become pregnant. If this happens, seek medical advice. Contact a doctor or pharmacist before taking Propecia if you are going to have a blood test for prostate cancer as this medication can influence the result. If you are suffering from hair loss, act now and click to start your no obligation hair loss consultation approved by an NHS doctor today.
Finasteride is the active ingredient, which is a type 2 ‘5-alpha reductase inhibitor’ used to prevent the conversion of testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT).
The recommended dose of Finasteride is one tablet per day taken with or without food. It can take 3-6 months to notice results of this medication.
Normal hair growth happens in a cycle of 3 oddly named phases: Anagen, Catagen and Telogen. Every single hair goes through these phases, each relating to different states of activity. Read on to find out what they mean:
The anagen phase is the growing, or the ‘on’ phase. In humans, this lasts for approximately 1,000 days, but can range from 2 to 6 years. During the anagen phase, hair cells grow rapidly, producing the hair shaft from the follicle, which itself grows deeper into the scalp. The length of your anagen phase determines the maximum length of your hair. So, the longer your anagen phase, the longer your hair will grow.
The catagen phase only lasts for one to two weeks. It is the transitional or regressive phase. Essentially, it is when the hair stops growing. During this period, the hair follicle shrinks and part of it starts to die.
The telogen phase is the final resting stage, or ‘off’ phase. When the old hair is in this phase, the hair follicle becomes active again and a new hair in the anagen phase develops, forcing the old telogen hair out. This is when you might notice hairs in the bath or in your brush or comb. At any one time, around 90% of most people’s hair follicles are in the ‘growing’ anagen phase and approximately 10% are in the ‘resting’, or telogen, phase. In the case of common baldness, male pattern baldness, or what is commonly called hereditary hair loss, genes and hormones cause the miniaturisation or ‘shrinking’ of the hair follicles. This results in a shorter Anagen phase and a particularly long Telogen phase so the hairs then become short and thin. They are soon barely visible to the naked eye and eventually the hair follicles shut down completely.
5-alpha reductase is an enzyme that regulates production of DHT. An enzyme is a protein that acts as a catalyst to speed up a chemical reaction. 5-alpha reductase can be inhibited by specially synthesised drugs (see below).
Male pattern hair loss occurs in men who are genetically predisposed to be more sensitive to the effects of DHT. Researchers now believe that the condition can be inherited from either side of the family.
DHT is found in several tissues in the body including the scalp.
5-alpha reductase is an enzyme that regulates production of DHT. An enzyme is a protein that acts as a catalyst to speed up a chemical reaction. 5-alpha reductase can be inhibited by specially synthesised drugs (see below).
Male pattern hair loss affects at least 50% of men at some point in their lives, and possibly as many as 80% by the age of 70 years. It affects different populations at different rates, probably because of genetics. Up to half of male Caucasians will experience some degree of hair loss by age 50, while other population groups such as Japanese and Chinese men are far less affected.
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There are multiple drugs that can be used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) or enlarged prostate. Two of the more common drugs used are Finasteride and Dutasteride. There are a few differences between these drugs although they treat similar conditions.
The enzyme inhibitor Finasteride turns testosterone into dihydrotestosterone. This is used in the treatment of male pattern baldness as well as an enlarged prostate but it can also cause some unpleasant side effects. Some of the side effects are both severe and common, and consumers need to be aware of them before they start using this drug.
Finasteride is the generic form of the drug Propecia. While Propecia is the more well-known and recognised name, they do the same thing and provide the same overall benefits. Propecia is the most often prescribed medication for male pattern baldness. The doctor may prescribe Finasteride instead, and there’s really no reason not to choose the generic version, in most cases. Whilst the active ingredient (Finasteride) is the same for both Finasteride and Propecia, the inactive ingredients can be different, which can affect the side effects of the treatment.
Propecia not only stops and slows down hair loss in men, but it can also reverse the process, helping hair to regrow to its once lustrous levels. It mainly does this by blocking enzymes, and we’ll get into the specifics of what it does and how it does this.
Minoxidil (Rogaine) is a hair loss treatment in the form of a foam or solution that works on both men and women. It generally thought to be quite safe although it is deemed to be only somewhat effective (about 50% of the time). Finasteride (Propecia), on the other hand, is far more effective (about 80% of the time), but the potential for side effects is also much greater, and those side effects can be far more severe. Finasteride comes in tablet form and is only suitable for men.
Finasteride (Propecia) is used to treat male pattern baldness or an enlarged prostate. While Finasteride outcomes are generally positive, there is potential for side effects to persist long after the patient has stopped taking Finasteride. These side effects include sexual, feminising and psychological symptoms.
Minoxidil (Rogaine) is a hair loss treatment in the form of a foam or solution that works on both men and women. It generally thought to be quite safe although it is deemed to be only somewhat effective (about 50% of the time). Propecia (Finasteride), on the other hand, is far more effective (about 80% of the time), but the potential for side effects is also much greater, and those side effects can be far more severe. Propecia comes in tablet form and is only suitable for men.
As men age, testosterone starts to convert into dihydrotestosterone at an accelerated rate. This can cause all sorts of unwanted effects, including male pattern baldness. Propecia is used to halt this process and help treat and even reverse the effects of male pattern baldness. This drug is not intended for women or children and as such, has the potential to cause serious harm if used by this particular demographic. Even handling this drug can cause it to be absorbed through the skin, so it needs to be kept way from anyone but men.
There are many different types of hair loss, some of which may be related to stress, such as trichotillomania, telogen effluvium and alopecia areata. Hair loss itself can be a distressing experience, so if you’re experiencing stress related hair loss, it’s important to try to break the cycle to help you recover. Here we discuss three types of stress-related hair loss, what you can do to reduce your stress levels and some hair loss tips.
Unfortunately, some hair loss can be permanent, but there are several things you can do to help promote new hair growth as quickly as possible.
You may have heard that there’s a link between smoking and hair loss. But does smoking cause hair loss and will smoking make your hair loss worse if you already experience it?
Dandruff is a common condition in which flakes of skin appear on the head and hair, and can fall onto the shoulders. Dandruff can be caused by several skin conditions or infections, but is usually not problematic. It is not caused by poor hygiene, and stress and cold weather may make it worse.
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