About Propecia.

Male Pattern Hair Loss or baldness is a hair loss in males which can occur to men of different ages. This condition is most commonly a result of production of dihydrotestosterone (DHT) a male hormone interfering with a normal hair growth.
Hair grows about very slowly each month. Each hair grows then stays without changes for a short period of time, then falls out. Then the process starts again and a new hair begins growing in its place.
Baldness in men occurs when the hair follicle do not grow the same way as they used to and become thinner. Men slowly become bald and their follicle fails to grow a new hair completely.
The main causes of MPHL are:
Male gender;
Genetic family history of receding hair in men;
Age over 60-65 years of old;
Constant stress;
Increased level of sex hormones in the body.
The typical male baldness begins at the hairline. The hairline gradually recedes and the hair becomes finer and shorter – this is the first symptom showing the beginning of hair loss. Secondly the hair at the crown grows thinner. Finally the top of the hairline meets the thinned crown, leaving a small area of hair around the sides of the head.
You can become gradually bald wanting no treatment. Or think about treatment methods which may help even in severe cases of MPHL. Contact a medical professional for help if:
Your hair loss occurs in an atypical pattern -- rapid hair loss, diffuse shedding, hair loss in patches, or breaking of hair shafts.
Your hair loss is accompanied by itching, skin irritation, redness, scaling, pain, or other symptoms.
Your hair loss begins after starting a medication.
You want to attempt to treat your hair loss.

Male pattern hair loss is a very common condition, affecting millions of men. Some of them do not consider it the subject worth discussing, others lose self-esteem and become vulnerable to stress because of their condition. For those who do not want to lose hair and wish to have the healthy and thick hair Propecia will be the best treatment method.
Propecia is a medication indicated for the treatment of male pattern hair loss on the vertex and the anterior mid-scalp area. The drug prevents the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in the body thus making further hair loss impossible.
Propecia contains Finasteride as a main component which is indicated to treat male’s pattern hair loss and should be used by males only.
Finasteride is a synthetic 4- azasteroid compound. It belongs to the drug class of specifil inhibitors of steroid Type II 5 α – reductase. These inhibitors are intracellular enzymes which convert the androgen testosterone into 5 α – dihydrotestosterone (DHT).
Finasteride chemically consists of 4- azaandrost – 1- ene – 17 – carboxamide, N – (1,1 – dimethylethyl) - 3 – oxo- , (5α, 17β) -.
Finasteride is a white crystalline substance, chloroform - soluble, insoluble in water.
Propecia tablets are film coated, containing 1 mg of Finasteride for oral intake only. Each tablet of Propecia also contains the following inactive ingredients: lactose monohydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, pregelatinized starch, sodium starch glycolate, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, hydroxypropyl cellulose LF, titanium dioxide, magnesium stearate, talc, docusate sodium, yellow ferric oxide, red ferric oxide.
Finasteride can be absorbed through the skin, so no one except a person for whom it was prescribed should take Propecia tablets.
Propecia tablets are specially coated to prevent dangerous contact with the active ingredient - Finasteride. They should not be broken or crushed.
Before taking Propecia, consult with your doctor it is necessary to mention if you have ever had an allergic reaction to Finasteride, or to other drugs.
Finasteride may increase the odds of developing prostate cancer. Follow your doctor’s advice and make all the blood tests necessary to be sure that the drug is not causing you any harm .
Propecia is used as ordered by your doctor. You can also check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions. Take Propecia by mouth with or without food.
Continue to take Propecia even if you notice improvement of your symptoms or if your condition stays the same. Do not miss any doses. The treatment may need much time.
It is vital to inform your doctor if you have the following disorders:
liver disease;
prostate cancer;
a bladder muscle disorder;
stricture of your urethra;
if you have problems with urination.
Some medical conditions may interact with Propecia. Tell your doctor if you have any medical conditions.
Some medicines may interact with Propecia. Tell your doctor if you take other medicines. Ask your doctor if Propecia may interact with other medicines that you take.
Propecia may cause severe allergic reactions:
skin rash;
hives;
itching;
difficulty breathing;
tightness in the chest;
swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue.
If you have any of these symptoms get emergency medical attention at once.
Other side effects of the drug may include:
breast enlargement;
lumps;
pain, or tenderness;
depression;
nipple discharge;
impotence, loss of interest in sex, or trouble having an orgasm;
abnormal ejaculation;
swelling in your hands or feet;
swelling or tenderness in your breasts;
dizziness, weakness;
feeling like you might pass out;
headache;
runny nose.
If some other side effect occurs report it to your doctor. In case your side effect is bothersome or cause you trouble visit your doctor for necessary dosing changes or other procedures.
Do not donate blood while you are on Propecia and for at least 1 month after your last dose to prevent exposure through a blood transfusion to a pregnant woman.
Propecia may show the changes in lab tests of your blood involving changes in prostate-specific antigen (PSA). Inform your doctor if you are taking Propecia.
In case Propecia shows no result after 12 months of treatment, the further treatment is useless. Ask your doctor for other treatment options which may include other medications, hair transplants or suturing.
Store Propecia in a dark place away from heat and moisture. Keep the drug out of reach of the children and pets in a place where pregnant women have no contact with the drug.