Hair loss is one of the greatest
fears for some men and women.
However, men tend to suffer
more with hairloss than women
do. Many men also suffer psychologically
because of this
Propecia is one of the best
treatments for hair loss in
men. It is a treatment that
is only meant for men and not
women.
If women take it there are
high chances of side effects.
Pregnant women in particular
should not even touch the pill
physically as it can cause deformities
in the fetus.
Ingredient:
Propecia’s main ingredient
is finasteride. It is an artificially
produced chemical substance
and is a 4-azasteroid compound.
This compound is an inhibitor
of steroid Type II 5?-reductase,
which is an intracellular enzyme.
This enzyme converts androgen
testosterone into 5??-dihydrotestosterone
(DHT).
Chemistry:
Chemically, finasteride is called
4-azaandrost-1-ene-17-carboxamide,
N-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-3-oxo-,(5?,17?)-.
It has an empirical formula:
C23H36N2O2, and it has a molar
mass of 372.55.
By description, finasteride
is a crystalline substance that
is white in color. It melts
at around 250°C, and easily
soluble in chloroform, but does
not dissolve in water.
Finasteride, as Propecia’s
chief ingredient lowers DHT,
which is the main cause of male
patterned baldness. By lowering
DHT follicle miniaturization
is curtailed, and already miniaturized
hair follicles to re-grow visible
hair.
Dosage:
Propecia is an FDA approved
treatment for Hairloss. You
are recommended to only take
one pill of Propecia per day.
For those who use the Propecia
pill once a day, the common
side effects experienced include:
• a decreased desire
for sex,
• impotence,
• a decrease in semen
production.
You should note particularly
that Propecia is only for men
because it directly acts on
a substance produced in the
male body that is related to
a male hormone. Women are not
supposed top use this medicine.
The ingredients in Propecia
are so string that they are
not supposed to even be touched
by women who are pregnant. Mothers
that are breast feeding their
children or who intend on getting
pregnant should not touch Propecia
physically.
Propecia is for men only. Women
who are or may potentially be
pregnant must not use Propecia
because of the risk that the
active ingredient may cause
a specific kind of birth defect.
Women should also avoid handling
tablets that are crushed or
broken. If a woman happens to
touch this pill, she should
see a doctor immediately.
For men using Propecia, mild
changes in sexual functions
might be experienced. In the
case of these lasting for an
extended period, you must see
a doctor.
You should not try to cover
up for a missed dose. If you
do miss out on a dose, you should
skip it and take the next dose.
Never try to cram a dose because
this would be excess quantity
of the ingredient of Propecia
in your body.
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