Finasteride

What is Finasteride?

Finasteride is a hair loss medication that has been proven to be an effective treatment for many men who suffer from androgenetic alopecia, but before you begin this treatment, it is vital to find out whether your hair loss is male pattern in nature or whether it’s a different issue all together.

Male-pattern hair loss generally starts at the crown, where you may start to notice a bald spot where your hair has thinned. Genetics can play a role in how susceptible you are to hair loss, and while it usually starts later in an adult’s life, it can happen fairly early for some young men. If your hair loss is sudden and becomes itchy and patchy, then it is not likely that Finasteride will help you, meaning you will probably have to consult a doctor to determine the cause.

How does Finasteride work?

The process of hair loss in men due to alopecia is fairly simple. The testosterone hormone in the body is converted to dihydrotestosterone, or DHT for short, which is then responsible for the male sexual characteristics when a boy goes through puberty. The excess DHT in the body has a negative impact on the growth of your hair from your scalp. DHT does this by shrinking the hair follicles down to the point that they can no longer produce hair. Finasteride helps to solve this problem by blocking the testosterone from completely converting into DHT, resulting in less DHT in the body and allowing your hair follicles to open up again, reversing the balding process. Finasteride is able to slow and reverse the stages of hair loss in men by allowing your hair follicles to generate hair again.

Male-pattern hair loss generally starts at the crown, where you may start to notice a bald spot where your hair has thinned. Genetics can play a role in how susceptible you are to hair loss, and while it usually starts later in an adult’s life, it can happen fairly early for some young men. If your hair loss is sudden and becomes itchy and patchy, then it is not likely that Finasteride will help you, meaning you will probably have to consult a doctor to determine the cause.

Benefits of using Finasteride:

Finasteride helps to reverse the effects of hair loss in men, including psychological issues that occur from hair loss. This can be anything from embarrassment to a decrease in self-confidence, and Finasteride can help to fix these issues.

Finasteride tablets:

Finasteride medication is an oral-route medication meaning that it should only be taken by the orally, and must be taken daily for it to work to its full potential. Finasteride is available in 2 different strengths, but only one is suitable to be used for hair loss symptoms. Finasteride 1mg is the medication that would be suitable for hair loss, as this is a safe dose for treating hair loss alone.

How to take Finasteride:

You should use Finasteride by swallowing the tablet whole with a glass of water, with or without food. It is not advisable to crush, divide or chew these tablets as they will not work in the same way and the benefits will differ.

You should take Finasteride daily, although it could take around 3-6 months to see the results. Your doctor will be able to give you advice on whether to continue using this medication and if it is correct for you.

Finasteride results:

Most men seeking medication to help their hair loss want to know how long it will take to notice the difference before taking it. Whilst the length of time generally varies between person to person, the results of Finasteride usually start to show within 9 months.

Finasteride is a long-term drug that shouldn’t be used for short time relief. If you stop taking this medication before your recommended length of time is up, the balding process will start to begin again as the levels of DHT will no longer be supressed. If you are looking for the most effective and quickest results, it is best that you start to take the drug as soon as you start to notice the balding process.

Side effects:

Like any other medicine, Finasteride comes with the risk of some side effects, but not everybody will experience them. Some of the side effects that this medication can cause are more common than others, but if you suffer any side effects which cause concern, you should get in touch with your GP or doctor as soon as possible. Some side effects include:

• Reduced libido
• Increased heartbeat
• Depression
• Difficulty gaining and maintaining an erection
• Pain in testicles
• Allergic reactions
• Palpitations
• Infertility
• Change in liver function
• Anxiety

Who can take Finasteride?

Finasteride 1mg tablets are an extremely safe treatment for men with alopecia, unless you fall under one of the following categories:

• You are a woman
• Have or previously had liver disease
• Have allergies to Finasteride or any of the ingredients in it
• You are currently already taking Finasteride or other 5-alpha reductase inhibitors
• Men with a history of prostate cancer
• If your sexual partner is or may become pregnant, you should either avoid exposure of your partner to semen (e.g. by use of a condom) or discontinue treatment with finasteride. If finasteride is absorbed through the skin or taken by mouth by women pregnant with a male foetus, the child may be born with malformed genital organs.

Unless you fall under one of the above categories, it is likely that taking Finasteride is safe for you, but you should always check with a doctor or GP before using the medication.

Where can I buy Finasteride?

You can buy finasteride online safely through MedsRUs. Finasteride is a prescription only medication meaning that it cannot be purchased over the counter. However, if you do not want to go to the hassle of arranging and waiting for an appointment with your doctor, you can easily get a prescription and purchase online through MedsRUs in minutes.

You simply need to answer a few questions by filling in a short questionnaire and then one of our registered prescribers will check your answers and if you are suitable, they’ll issue you with a prescription and dispense the medication for you, which will be send directly to you. Our service is completely discreet and confidential, and you can get the medication you need without even having to leave your house.