Propecia Review: Does Propecia Work?
Propecia has become one of the most popular hair growth products available today. The active ingredient is Finasteride, and it is taken in pill form. Its main use is to stop hair loss in its tracks, although some men have reported hair growth after using it. The cost is about $60 for 30 tablets, which last for one month. Similar to most hair loss treatments, including the popular Rogaine, Propecia is used to combat hair loss on the top and middle front of the head. It is not proven to work for hair loss at the temples.
What are the possible side effects?
Some of the possible side effects include symptoms of an allergic reactions, which can include rashes, itchiness, or hives. There are a variety of sexual side effects, such as lower sex drive, decrease in amount of semen, lower sperm count, and difficulty with ejaculation. Also possible are breast tenderness and enlargement. Acne is a non official side effect that, meaning it is not listed by Propecia as a side effect, but some men have claimed to experience it as a result of the treatment. All noted side effects are generally temporary and should stop once the medication is no longer taken.
Does it work?
Propecia has claimed to do various tests, and the results came in after a 5 year study that 90% of men either regrew hair or experienced no further hair loss. Of those 90%, 48% had hair regrowth, and 42% no longer experienced hair loss. Users started to see a difference after 3-12 months. These are promising results, and if you ask men who have used the product, the most common answer is that it did work for them, at least on some level.
The bad news is the possible side effects. Propecia claims that only 3% experienced side effects during the study. It is difficult to prove whether this is the case among Propecia users, but there are many men who experience sexual problems while using Propecia. The most common problems are low sex drive and difficulty ejaculating, but there have also been some cases where couples have problems getting pregnant due to a much lower sperm count in the man´s semen. These side effects usually subside once the man stops taking the drug.
What´s the low-down?
Propecia is an FDA approved hair growth product that is proven to work in most cases. Although some of the side effects are quite severe, the chance of experiencing them are low, and they usually receded once the treatment is stopped. If you are losing hair on the top of your head, are serious about a trying hair growth products, and have the money to pay for it, this is definitely worth considering.
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