Propecia works on a key cause of hair loss by significantly reducing the amount of DHT. Lowering DHT appears to inhibit the further shrinking of affected hair follicles which is a substance in the body that can shrink the hair follicle until it no longer produces visible hair. DHT and family history are scientist believe, key factors in hair loss and Propecia helps re-grow visible hair and reduces further hair loss.

Propecia, Merck believes that research has been the foundation of their developing new drugs. The company is a United States pharmaceutical company and they developed Propecia in order to help men combat hair loss. Additionally their research is conducted in a broad range of therapeutic categories.

Merck is dedicated to staying at the forefront of discovery with a commitment to research and development. Merck and their scientists use the most advanced tools available, including bioinformatics, combinatorial chemistry, genomics, high-throughput screening, pharmacogenomics, recombinant DNA techniques, and computerized molecular modeling. Because of these resources Merck stays at the forefront of discovery in developing drugs such as Propecia.

Propecia was developed to treat mild to moderate male pattern hair loss is dedicated to staying at the forefront of discovery with a commitment to research and development. Merck and their scientists use the most advanced tools available, including bioinformatics, combinatorial chemistry, genomics, high-throughput screening, pharmacogenomics, recombinant DNA techniques, and computerized molecular modeling. Because of these resources Merck stays at the forefront of discovery in developing drugs such as Propecia.