In January, 1998 FDA (Food and Drug Administration – Office of the United States approved the use of Propecia tablets (Propecia) to treat baldness in men. The active ingredient of Propecia is finasteride, which has been approved for use in the medical history of the emergence propetsiipraktike in 1992 for the treatment of prostatic hyperplasia. Patients treated with 1 mg of finasteride, noted the growth of hair on top and in front of the head, that is, in places typically male pattern baldness (the magazine «Remedium»).
Look how the Propecia. You already know that the reason why men lose their hair, is believed by most researchers, the excessive accumulation of the male hormone dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in hair follicles. Accumulation of the hormone to follicle shrinks until the hair is not perestaЈt grow and dies. Propecia blocks the formation of DHT immediately (DHT), which leads to the cessation of hair loss, restoration and revitalization of their growth.
Not so long ago on the web-site Regrowth! was published five of the most effective drugs used for treatment of androgenic alopecia – the most common form of baldness. According to experts, the undisputed leader of this cohort – the drug Propecia.
Those who are interested, to announce that the second place in the top five is a 5% solution of minoxidil (trade name “Rogaine” in the U.S. and “Regaine” in other countries, the manufacturer Upjohn Inc.). More about it you can find on other pages on our site. Before the advent on the horizon Propecia, minoxidil was the undisputed leader of such ratings.
The main advantage of Propecia is its high efficiency. Judge for yourself: the results of clinical trials of Propecia, the hair stopped falling out in 85% of patients, regrowth of hair after a year of starting treatment can boast of 50% in two years – 66% of trial participants. Unfortunately, the drug did not show such excellent results in women. Moreover, he has them completely contraindicated. It was found that finasteride can cause birth defects in the fetus, if using it during pregnancy.
Manufacturer of Propecia (Merck & Co., Inc.) Are so concerned about this bad old property’s own offspring, which recommends that women of childbearing age do not touch this pill or use rubber gloves if contact is inevitable. The main side effect of Propecia – some weakening of sexual potency in men – was observed in clinical trials only in 0,5% of cases. After stopping sexual function is completely restored.
Propecia permitted for use in the U.S., France, Britain, Italy and many other European countries, as well as in New Zealand, Australia and other countries. In the near future, this pill will be in pharmacies and other countries. Estimated cost of monthly treatment – $ 50-68. And the residents of Russia, other CIS and Baltic countries can order Propecia at world prices here and learn about how to get Finasteride is much cheaper due to our company.