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What is Propecia?
PROPECIA is the first and only FDA-approved
pill proven to treat male pattern hair loss on
the vertex (top of head) and anterior mid-scalp
area in men.
A 5-year clinical study demonstrated the
effectiveness of Propecia.
9 of 10 men on Propecia had visible results
(either regrowth of hair, 48%, or no further
hair loss, 42%) vs 25% on placebo (sugar pill),
according to an assessment of photographs by an
independent panel of dermatologists.
2 of 3 men on Propecia regrew hair, as measured
by hair count. All the men in the study who
were not taking Propecia lost hair.
A majority of men on Propecia were rated as
improved by doctors-77% vs 15% with
placebo.
A majority of men on Propecia reported their
bald spot getting smaller, their hair loss
slowing down, and the appearence of their hair
improving.
What’s more, in the first year of the study,
86% of men on Propecia maintained hair or
increased the number of visible hairs vs 42% on
placebo.
What hair growth results will I see
using Propecia?
Due to the rate of hair growth, around one
centimetre per month, most patients begin to
see noticeable results within three months,
however this can vary. It can also improve the
condition and thickness of existing hair.
Can women and children use
Propecia?
Propecia is for men only.
Safe
Handling
Women who have cause to believe they may be
pregnant should not handle Propecia if they are
broken or crushed, as it may hamper the
development of the male sex organs in the
foetus. Entire Propecia tablets are generally
safe to handle as they are coated but caution
is nevertheless strongly advised.
Can Propecia be used with other
medication?
Tests have not revealed any complications due
to interaction with any other common
medicines.
Will there be any side effects while
taking Propecia?
In tests using Propecia to increase hair growth
has not caused side effects on most patients. A
small percentage, under 2%, suffered sexual
side effects which may be attributable to the
placebo effect. All side effects ceased upon
discontinuation of the
treatment.
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