Propecia Reviews

Hair loss is a common problem among men with the thinning of hair starting from the temples and the center of the head. There are many ways to overcome the problem, but they are of temporary nature, and often pose more harm than good. However, the generic drug Finasteride, bearing the brand name propecia has been claimed to be the most effective treatment for male pattern baldness.

The Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology and other medical journals are the best sources to study about the safety and efficacy of propecia. In-depth studies have revealed the pros and cons of propecia and its effectiveness in the treatment of male pattern hair loss.

The pros of propecia

  • Stops hair fall in a majority of men that take it
  • Available only by prescription
  • After propecia, only transplant surgery is the next available effective treatment
  • It is affordable and suits if taken at the beginning stages of hair loss
  • Whatever few side effects that are associated with propecia disappear once the drug is discontinued
  • Available in a tablet form, therefore no messy applications

The cons of propecia

  • Significant results are visible only after a period of at least 6 months of taking propecia
  • To maintain the slow rate of hair fall and the density of the hair, the treatment has to be continued life long
  • Some men experience sexual dysfunction like loss of libido, lower semen volume etc.
  • A prescription is required to obtain it
  • Not approved for women
  • May affect tests carried out for prostrate cancer
  • Produce itching of skin

What this means?

As we see there are both pros and cons of propecia as a hair loss treatment in men. However the side effects of propecia are temporary as once the drug is discontinued, these side effects go away. In comparison the benefits that propecia provides are far more than the drawbacks. Being an inexpensive way to treat hair loss, it can be safely taken by men. Surgical implant of hair is the only effective treatment that is left after propecia. Therefore it is better to take propecia to stop hair fall.  

In conclusion

Introduced in 1997, the long term effects of propecia are still not known. Other than that, the dermatologists vouch for its safety for the treatment of the male pattern baldness. Also the usage, side effects and results may vary from person to person. The side effects when viewed in the perspective against the percentage of men taking the drug seem negligible. Therefore propecia can be safely used to treat hair loss.