Hair loss can occur in men as well as women. Loss of hair from any part of body is termed as alopecia. This can result in complete baldness also. Male pattern baldness or androgenetic alopecia is a condition in which men experience thinning of hair on the crown or circumference of the head. This is a result of weak hair follicles.

Testosterone is the growth hormone present in men. Type II 5-alpha reductase is an enzyme which converts this testosterone into dihydrotestosterone which in turn weakens the hair follicles thus resulting into hair loss. Generally baldness tends to occur with age. But if it occurs at young age, it becomes a reason for worry.

General care to be taken to prevent hair loss:

These are certain precautions which one must take to reduce hair loss.

These are the solutions which can be effective up to some extent. Before patchy baldness turns into complete baldness necessary steps have to be taken. Propecia is one of the of the prescription drug which is recommended for male pattern baldness.

Propecia contains an active ingredient called Finasteride. It prevents the action of alpha reductase which converts testosterone into dihydrtestosterone (DHT). As Propecia lowers the level of DHT in the body, it prevents the hair follicles from becoming weak and thus hair loss is controlled. Propecia is a medicine which not only prevents hair loss but also helps in further hair growth.

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.

Propecia is a medicine which is intended for males only. Women should neither take this tablet nor should they touch crushed or broken Finasteride Tablets. The reason for the same is if the woman is pregnant or if she is expecting to be pregnant it can lead to birth defects in the unborn child. If it is male child it can lead to abnormalities in their sex organs.

Propecia is considered to have fewer side effects. Propecia causes side effects related to sex. Men face problems such as low desire for sex or problems in achieving erection. This can also be termed as temporary impotence which disappears when a man stops taking propecia.

Any side effects apart from those mentioned above should be immediately reported to your doctor.