25 February 2009
Propecia Finasteride for Male Pattern Baldness
Hair loss can occur in men as well as women. Loss of hair from any part of body is termed as alopecia. This can result in complete baldness also. Male pattern baldness or androgenetic alopecia is a condition in which men experience thinning of hair on the crown or circumference of the head. This is a result of weak hair follicles.
08 January 2009
Finasteride Propecia
Finasteride is one of the most successful treatments for male pattern hair loss in men. The drug has been approved by FDA for treating male pattern baldness in men only. USFDA does not approve finasteride for women. Finasteride is commonly available on prescription with the trade name of Propecia.
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