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| Drug |
Propecia |
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| Description |
Propecia
is an androgen hormone inhibitor used to treat male pattern hair loss in men only. Finasteride (the active ingredient in PROPECIA) |
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| Picture |
Propecia Photo
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| How it's Used |
Taken orally in the form of a pill. |
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| Effects |
Finasteride (the active
ingredient in PROPECIA) blocks the formation of DHT, and in this way
appears to interrupt a key factor in the development of inherited
male pattern hair loss in men. PROPECIA has been proven to
effectively lower DHT in the scalp. The causes of hair loss are not
well defined; however, researchers have found that men with male
pattern hair loss have increased levels of DHT in the balding area
of their scalps. Human hair normally follows a cycle of growth,
falling out, and new growth. But increased levels of DHT
are believed to contribute to the shortening of the growth phase, and a shortening
of the time it takes for the hair to fall out. This results in thinning of the hair on the scalp. |
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| Side Effects |
The side effects are: a decrease in the ability
to achieve an erection, a decrease in the
desire for sex, and a decrease in the
production of sperm |
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| Remedies |
Here are some sites that offer remedies for drugs including Propecia.
DrugHelp.org is a private, non-profit information and
referral network providing information on specific drugs and treatment options, and referrals
to public and private treatment programs, self-help groups, family support groups and crisis
centers throughout the United States.
Narconon Drug Rehabilitation and
Treatment for Addiction. High success rate. Offers Narconon Drug Prevention and Education Services.
Church Of Scientology International Drug Solutions presents information on effective
drug education, drug prevention and drug rehabilitation.
Drug Education Council offers ways to prevent
drug abuse and become better informed about current local and national community awareness
efforts.
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