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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. Hair loss drug finasteride 'biggest mistake of my life' - AOL

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   It is only available by private prescription. It works by stopping testosterone turning into another hormone, called dihydrotestosterone (DHT), that can stop hair growing.

4. 5mg Finasteride vs 1mg: What's the Difference for Hair Growth?

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   However, like all prescription medications, it can have potential side effects. ... And decreased drive — the most common side effect of finasteride — only affects 1.8 percent of men who take it.

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

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   Finasteride (generic Propecia®) is a prescription medication that can stop hair loss in its tracks and help with new hair growth. But how long does finasteride take to work? Like most meds, it ...

6. Does Insurance Cover Finasteride for Hair Loss vs. Baldness?

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   While there are 1mg and 5mg dosages of finasteride, typically only 1mg per day is prescribed for hair loss. Usually, 5mg finasteride is only prescribed for BPH, the prostate condition we mentioned ...

7. Is Finasteride an Over-the-Counter Drug? - AOL

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   A two-in-one spray, this prescription medication combines finasteride with ultra-popular minoxidil. The quick-drying solution is a great topical option if you’re not looking to add any pills to ...

8. The Ins & Outs of Male Pattern Baldness - AOL

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   Finasteride (the active ingredient in brand-name Propecia®) is a prescription medication that works by inhibiting 5-alpha reductase, the enzyme that converts testosterone to DHT.

9. Is your hair loss and thinning caused by COVID? Here's how to ...

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   Finasteride, a prescription-only medication, is the only FDA-approved oral hair growth product specifically developed to treat male pattern baldness. Finally, minoxidil helps stimulate hair ...