Is hair loss in your future?

Mild to moderate male pattern hair loss affects about 50 percent of men by age 50 which is a common problem with many men. A nationwide survey of single, balding men, the biggest appearance-related concern was hair loss. 

What causes male pattern hair loss?

Family history and chemical imbalances are the reasons for hair loss. The substance found in your body called DHT can shrink the hair follicle until it no longer produces visible hair and men with a family history of hair loss, DHT is believed to contribute to hair loss.

How does Propecia work?

Propecia reduces the amount of DHT in the scalp blocked by Propecia. Lowering DHT appears to inhibit hair follicle loss and Propecia appears to help re-grow hair and reduces further hair loss.

When should I start Propecia?

Five years of clinical data with Propecia shows that the sooner you begin using the more effective it is. In the longest reported controlled study ever conducted amongst suffering male pattern hair loss, men who were started on a placebo and then took Propecia one year later never caught up to the men who were on Propecia for the full 5 years.

Is Propecia United States Food and Drug Administration approved?

Yes it is the first and only FDA-approved pill used for the treatment of male pattern hair loss but the once-a-day pill is only for men however.

Can women take Propecia?

No, it is only for men; Women who are or may potentially be pregnant must not use Propecia and should not handle crushed or broken Propecia tablets because the active ingredient may cause abnormalities of a male baby’s sex organs. 

How much does Propecia cost?

Propecia is available by prescription only and prices vary among pharmacies, including those on the Internet, we encourage you to shop around.  Be aware that there are companies who attempt to sell fake versions of this drug.

Is there scientific evidence that Propecia works?

Yes a conclusive 5-year clinical study demonstrated the effectiveness of Propecia and these studies have been approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration.

Does Propecia help re-grow hair?

Tests have shown that two out of three men on Propecia re-grew hair, as measured by hair count, further studies show significant hair re-growth within as little as three months. Research shows that continuing with Propecia will continue to encourage the re growth of hair for years.