Propecia is the trade name for the medication finasteride. It is an oral medication manufactured by Merck Pharmaceuticals and is supplied as a 1 mg tablet (Proscar is manufactured as a 5 mg tablet for the treatment of prostate hypertrophy). The daily dosage is 1 mg a day. Finasteride acts by blocking the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone, one of the hormones responsible for male pattern hair loss. Studies have shown that approximately 90% of the men taking finasteride daily maintained or increased their hair growth where 10% lost hair. Finasteride has been used clinical for the treatment of hair loss in men since 1997 under the name of Propecia. At our Portland hair loss center, schedule a consultation with Dr. Gabel to determine if you are a candidate for finasteride.
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If you would like more information on Propecia and how it may help with your hair loss, contact the Gabel Hair Restoration Center today. Our Team at the Gabel Hair Restoration Center is ready to help you look the very best and achieve your goals.
