Finasteride 1mg
Finasteride 1 mg contains the active ingredient finasteride, which is a type of medicine called a type II 5-alpha reductase inhibitor. Finasteride works by inhibiting the action of a compound in the body called type II 5-alpha reductase. This compound is called an enzyme, and is responsible for converting the male hormone testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT). DHT is a hormone that can damage hair follicles and lead to hair loss in men who are genetically sensitive to it. As finasteride prevents the action of type II 5-alpha reductase it prevents the formation of DHT. This decreases the amount of DHT both in the blood and the scalp and can lead to reversal of the balding process. 1mg Finasteride is taken by mouth to increase hair growth and prevent further hair loss in men with male pattern baldness. It may take three to six months of treatment before you notice a decrease in hair loss or increase in hair density. Continued use of this finasteride 1mg is recommended to obtain the maximum benefit. If you stop taking it you are likely to lose any hair you have gained within 9 to 12 months.
Propecia ( Finasteride 1mg ) got US FDA approval in 1997 for male pattern baldness ( androgenetic alopecia ). Propecia acts in the body to significantly lower levels of dihydrotestosterone ( DHT ) by inhibiting the type 2 5-Alpha Reductase enzyme which is responsible for the conversion of testosterone into DHT. High amounts of DHT are believed to be a major factor contributing to hair loss in individuals with a genetic pre-disposition to it.