Finasteride 1mg Tablets - The Ultimate Hair Loss Treatment

It's been around for years. But it's still the best and strongest treatment out there for balding men, bar surgical treatments. In this blog, we explore more about how Finasteride 1mg works and what you can expect before and after treatment.

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What is Finasteride 1mg?

Finasteride is a medication designed to combat hair loss and has demonstrated its effectiveness in treating many men who experience androgenetic alopecia. However, before starting this treatment, it is crucial to determine if your hair loss follows the male pattern or if it stems from a separate issue. That's why it'as important to go through a consultation with one of or prescribing pharmacists to understand if the treatment is suitable for you.

Male pattern hair loss typically begins at the crown, with thinning hair leading to a bald spot. Genetics can influence your susceptibility to hair loss, and although it often starts later in adulthood, it may occur relatively early in some young men. If you experience sudden, itchy, and patchy hair loss, Finasteride might not be the solution, and consulting a doctor to identify the underlying cause is advised.

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The Mechanism of Finasteride

Hair loss in men due to alopecia can be traced back to a simple process. The body converts testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT), which is responsible for male sexual characteristics during puberty. Excess DHT negatively affects hair growth by causing hair follicles to shrink until they can no longer produce hair. Finasteride tackles this issue by preventing the full conversion of testosterone into DHT, thereby reducing DHT levels in the body and enabling hair follicles to expand and reverse the balding process. By allowing hair follicles to regenerate hair, Finasteride can slow down and even reverse hair loss stages in men.

Finasteride Before and After Timeline

Finasteride is an incredible medication and can work wonders in men. Results vary between people of course, as men respond differently to the medication. But the results can be remarkable.

Prior to starting finasteride:

1. Understand the significance of daily tablet intake. Missing a day occasionally won't impact results, but frequently skipping doses can.
2. Exercise patience. It takes a minimum of 3 months to observe any results from finasteride, and approximately one year of consistent use to experience its full effects.
3. Be prepared for the possibility that your hair may initially seem to fall out more rapidly. This is a positive indication that the medication is working, as finasteride causes current hairs to shed mid-cycle to make way for new, stronger hairs growing from the follicles.
4. Be realistic about your expectations. If you are entirely bald or have a large bald area, it is less likely that finasteride will have a significant impact. Starting finasteride earlier increases the chances of success.

After initiating finasteride:

1. Keep in mind the importance of maintaining your finasteride regimen, as results are not permanent. If you discontinue finasteride, any benefits gained from the treatment will be lost, and the natural balding process will continue.
2. Combining Minoxidil (Regaine) and finasteride is a common practice. Minoxidil, applied directly to the scalp, stimulates hair growth at the root. Using both minoxidil and finasteride can enhance the probability of achieving positive outcomes.
3. Side effects of finasteride are typically reversible and usually subside after stopping the medication. If you experience any unusual or concerning side effects, cease taking finasteride and consult your doctor or pharmacist for guidance.

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This blog post was written on behalf of MedsRus by Pharmacy Mentor.