Does Propecia Work
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Written by Peter K
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Sunday, 18 January 2009 |
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 Okay, first things first – what is Propecia? What is it for? And how does it work? Propecia is a tablet that is taken by males who are afflicted with androgenetic alopecia. Back up a bit! Before we continue, what is androgenetic alopecia? It is a common condition where males and females lose their hair. This situation happens mostly to humans, orangutans and chimpanzees. Particularly, it happens to human males thus earning the term male-pattern baldness. Now, why is it called male-pattern baldness (with emphasis to the word, pattern)? It is because a certain pattern can be well-defined in this kind of hair loss. It begins above both the temples, slowly the hairline recedes until an “M” shape is achieved. The hair also lessens at the crown, often ending up in partial or complete baldness.
Okay, now that we’ve tackled the basics –the ‘what is it?’ and ‘what is it for?’ questions, we will be talking about how it does work and some other specifics that you need to know before you take it. Propecia is taken only once a day with the dosage of 1 mg. It is taken to reduce the effects of male-pattern baldness and to increase hair growth. And yes, it may be administered or taken with or without eating. The common effects of this drug are decreased libido, erectile dysfunction, and lesser volume of ejaculation. Now, think about it a bit. Whatever your decision is, it is best that you know that it is advised that you take this pill every day for a year for best results. And another thing, this is for men only, not for children or for females. So please, if you are any of the two categories previously stated – do not take it!
Those are the pros and cons of taking it, dear gentlemen. Now I’m sure you are weighing the possibilities inside your head so while you are doing so, let us check if it does work. According to statistics, it does work. Not for everyone but certainly more than other pills are able to promise. In a 5-year clinical study by Merck & Co., Inc, the company that manufactures Propecia, it is seen that out of 10 males, 9 of them have agreed and proven that it does work for them. Out of the 279 men in that survey, 134 grew back their hair and 117 no longer experienced hair loss. If you want further information about this, you can visit their site, www.propecia.com.
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Last Updated ( Friday, 29 May 2009 )
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