Finasteride (Propecia) is a prescription medicine that has been licensed for the treatment of male pattern baldness, medically known as androgenetic alopecia. Developed by Merck & Co, Finasteride works by blocking the conversion of testosterone into DHT (dihydrotestosterone), which decreases the amount of DHT in the body. Since DHT is important for male pattern baldness, using Finasteride to decrease DHT levels can help stop hair loss and re-grow hair.

Finasteride in one of the most efficient hair loss recovery treatments. In a 5-year study of men with mild to moderate hair loss, 48% of the patients that took Finasteride 1 mg experienced some regrowth of hair, and a further 42% had no further loss. Average hair count in the treatment group remained above baseline, and showed an increasing difference from hair count in the placebo group, for all five years of the study. Finasteride is effective only for as long as it is taken; the hair gained or maintained is lost within 6–12 months of ceasing therapy. In clinical studies, Finasteride, like minoxidil, was shown to work on both the crown area and the hairline, but is most successful in the crown area.

Finasteride was approved for treating male pattern baldness (androgenetic alopecia) by USFDA in December 1997. Finasteride has not been proven effective in women and is not approved for women by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Pregnant women or women who may potentially be pregnant must not handle crushed or broken finasteride tablets as it may cause abnormalities of a male baby’s sex organs.

For propecia to show results it must be taken daily. The recommended dosage for Propecia Finasteride is 1mg. You cannot expect immediate effects after starting the treatment. It takes about 3 months to show the desired results. Propecia is strictly a prescription medicine and should be taken on consultation of doctor.

You can also buy Propecia over the internet, however for that you need to do an online consultation from any licensed source working over the internet. Although quite convenient, an online consultation cannot replace face-to-face consultation with a doctor.

The doctor’s decision to provide you a valid prescription is based on your details in the form. In some cases, where Propecia is found unsuitable, the doctor can suggest another suitable treatment for hair loss. After the doctor issues a prescription, your selected online source starts your order processing. You need to complete payment details to ensure the delivery of your order. When the order reaches your home, check its expiry date.

Most of the reliable online sources provide discreet packaging. During transportation, the probability of tablets getting torn may arise, so check your pack when it reaches your home. If the tablets are torn, try to avoid their intake.