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2. Finasteride - Wikipedia

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   Finasteride, sold under the brand names Proscar and Propecia among others, is a medication used to treat pattern hair loss and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in men. [6] It can also be used to treat excessive hair growth in women [7] and as gender-affirming treatment in trans women. [8]

3. Is 5 mg or 1 mg of Finasteride Better For Hair Loss? - AOL

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   Let’s talk 5mg finasteride vs 1mg—two different doses, one powerful hair loss treatment. Finasteride is the active ingredient in Propecia®, an oral medication that’s clinically-proven to ...

4. How Long Does Finasteride Take to Work? - AOL

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   The treatment works best when you take a 1-milligram dose of finasteride daily. Set a reminder and make it a habit. Set a reminder and make it a habit. You’ll only delay when finasteride starts ...

5. Management of hair loss - Wikipedia

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   It may be effective in helping promote hair growth in both men and women with androgenic alopecia. [ 20 ] [ 21 ] About 40% of men experience hair regrowth after 3–6 months. [ 22 ] It is the only topical product that is FDA approved in America for androgenic hair loss. [ 20 ]

6. How Does Propecia Work For Hair Loss? Everything You ... - AOL

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   If you’re starting to lose your hair and want to stop it from getting worse, your healthcare provider may suggest using Propecia — either on its own or with a topical treatment like minoxidil.

7. 5α-Reductase inhibitor - Wikipedia

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   Finasteride (brand names Proscar, Propecia) inhibits the function of two of the isoenzymes (types 2 and 3) of 5α-reductase. [ 6 ] [ 7 ] It decreases circulating DHT levels by up to about 70%. [ 8 ] Dutasteride (brand name Avodart) inhibits all three 5α-reductase isoenzymes and can decrease DHT levels by 95%.

8. Hair Loss in Women: Everything You Need to Know - AOL

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   Finasteride (Propecia®) is FDA-approved for male pattern baldness, but it’s often prescribed off-label for female pattern hair loss. It targets the follicle-shrinking DHT hormone, and may take ...

9. Hair loss - Wikipedia

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   Finasteride (Propecia) is used in male-pattern hair loss in a pill form, taken 1 milligram per day. It is not indicated for women and is not recommended in pregnant women (as it is known to cause birth defects in fetuses). Treatment is effective starting within 6 weeks of treatment.