There are three things every man experiencing hair loss needs to know. The first is that you\u2019re not on your own; millions of men around the world are in the same boat. The second thing is that you need to get the advice of a hair expert; hair loss is treated most effectively if it\u2019s diagnosed early so don\u2019t delay. Third, hair loss treatment isn\u2019t all about hair transplants; you may not need a transplant, or you may not be a suitable candidate for one, but either way, there are other effective treatments for your condition.<\/p>\n
This article is about one of those treatments. If you haven\u2019t heard about Finasteride before, keep scrolling. This might just be the solution to your hair loss problem!<\/p>\n
Finasteride is commonly used to treat men with an enlarged prostate and was first used in this context in 1992. Five years later, it received approval for the treatment of male pattern hair loss, although the dosage used to treat hair loss is much lower than that used for prostate problems. Finasteride works by preventing the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT)<\/a>, one of the main causes of hair loss in men. Excessive DHT in the system causes hair follicles to shrink and fall out.<\/em><\/p>\n Finasteride is often used by clinicians as the first non-surgical option for treating hair loss. Clinical trials<\/a> have shown that it can stop hair loss and stimulate regrowth in almost 90% of male pattern baldness cases. Many taking it go on to experience hair regrowth. The drug can also be used in combination with other treatments. It can be used to stabilise existing hair in men having hair transplants, for example.<\/p>\n Finasteride works best in the early stages of hair loss. At more advanced stages, the damage has been done in terms of hair already lost, while the number of viable hair follicles available to produce new hair is likely to be greatly reduced.<\/p>\n Finasteride can be taken in both oral and topical forms. Recently, the topical form of Finasteride appears to be gaining in popularity. It certainly seems to have some advantages over the oral version. It comes in liquid form and is applied directly to the scalp using a no-mess spray. This makes it a more appealing treatment to those who don\u2019t like the idea of taking medication.<\/p>\n The relative newness of the topical form means there is very little data on its efficacy, making it difficult to compare with oral Finasteride which has been around for decades. However, the results that are available make for positive reading.<\/p>\nAdministration<\/h4>\n
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