How does Finasteride work?

Finasteride is a prescription medicine commonly used to treat male pattern baldness at the crown and in the middle of the scalp. It is currently the most effective hair loss medication available. The medicine works by decreasing the amount of a natural body hormone known as DHT. Decreasing the amount of DHT leads to increased hair growth and slower hair loss. Hair growth on other parts of the body is not affected by finasteride.

Finasteride works by tackling the root source of DHT. An enzyme known as 5-alpha reductase (5AR) normally converts testosterone into this androgen that causes hair loss. But Finasteride blocks the activity of 5AR, meaning that much less DHT is produced. With less DHT in your system, your hair follicles are able to recover – and, as a result, they start producing thicker, stronger, healthier hair again.

There are no better 5-alpha reductase inhibitors on the market for hair loss. Finasteride causes DHT levels to drop by 60%. Meanwhile, three 5-year Finasteride studies showed 9/10 participants saw their hair loss stop – and more than 3/4 experienced hair regrowth.

We offer Finasteride 1mg in a form of an oral tablet. It should be taken once daily, with or without food, around the same time to increase its effectiveness.

It takes between 3 to 6 months to see the results of the treatment. Finasteride must be taken continuously to maintain the hair growth. When you stop taking it, any gain in hair quantity is generally lost within 12 months.

When tackling male pattern baldness, the key is to start early. DHT, the hormone behind MPB, can cause your hair follicles to stop producing hair completely – and no medication can help once you’ve reached this stage. That’s why it is crucial to start treatment before you become completely bald – because at that stage there’s no guarantee that Finasteride will work.

You can find more information on how to use Finasteride on the video below: