description
Finpecia is a potent inhibitor of enzyme 5-alpha reductase. elevated levels of 5-alpha reductase have been shown to be responsible for increased levels of DHT ( Dihydrotestosterone ) which in turn can lead to male pattern baldness ( Androgenetic Alopecia ). The overall concentration of dht is decreased by approximately 60% in patients taking 1mg of Finasteride daily.

indications
Finpecia is an effective treatment for male pattern baldness ( Androgenetic Alopecia ) for men suffering from mild to moderate hair loss of the vertex and anterior mid-scalp areas. Recent test results have shown that Finpecia is also successful in reversing a degree of frontal hair loss. This point is of particular interest to men disappointed in the limited ability of Minoxidil to stimulate frontal hair growth.

dosage / administration
one Finpecia tablet ( 1mg Finasteride ) to be taken daily, with or without meals. If you forget to take Finpecia, do not double up on the next dose to catch up. Skip the missed dose and take the next tablet as normal. Finpecia is no more effective if you take more than one a day. Finpecia should be taken on a daily basis for a minimum of 3 months for beneficial effects to be noticable. There should be a marked decrease in the amount of hair loss with hair regrowth occuring from 3 months onwards. many users report a significant regrowth of lost hair after 6 - 12 months.

side effects
Side effects from the use of Finpecia are generally mild. these include decreased libido and impotence in 2% of users ( an insignificant number as 1.3% of men who took the placebo during clinical trials experienced the same problems ),
and decreased volume of ejaculate. These side effects disappear if Finpecia is no longer taken. Interestingly, they also tend to disappear in most men who continue to take Finpecia.

warnings and precautions
Finpecia should never be taken by women. It is also possible for finasteride to be absorbed through the skin, therefore it is inadvisable for women to handle the tablets especially if they are crushed or broken. If a woman is pregnant or plans to become pregnant, any contact with finasteride by a developing male fetus may result in abnormalities of the genitalia. Finpecia should also not be taken by men who are actively planning a family.
A blood test called PSA ( Prostrate-Specific Antigen ) for the screening of prostrate cancer can be affected by taking Finpecia. if a psa test is undertaken, it is imperative that your doctor is informed that you are taking Finpecia.
Also, medical advise should be taken if there is any history of liver disease, as finasteride is metabolised extensively in the liver.

drug interactions
No drug interactions of any importance have been identified.