How does Finasteride work?

Finasteride: The Leading Treatment for Male Pattern Baldness (MPB)

What is Finasteride?

Finasteride is a prescription medication commonly used to treat male pattern baldness, particularly at the crown and the middle of the scalp. It is currently the most effective hair loss treatment available.

How Does Finasteride Work?

Finasteride works by targeting DHT (dihydrotestosterone), a natural hormone in the body that plays a key role in male pattern baldness. DHT is produced when an enzyme called 5-alpha reductase (5AR) converts testosterone into DHT. This process damages hair follicles, leading to hair thinning and eventual loss.

Finasteride blocks the activity of 5AR, significantly reducing DHT levels in the body. As a result, hair follicles can recover and begin producing thicker, stronger, and healthier hair.

Why is Finasteride So Effective?

Finasteride is the most powerful 5-alpha reductase inhibitor available for treating hair loss. Studies have shown that it reduces DHT levels by up to 60%. In three 5-year studies, 9 out of 10 participants saw their hair loss stop, and more than 75% experienced noticeable hair regrowth.

How to Take Finasteride

We offer Finasteride in a 1mg oral tablet. It should be taken once daily, with or without food, and at the same time each day for the best results.

When Will I See Results?

It typically takes 3 to 6 months of consistent use to see visible results. To maintain hair growth, Finasteride must be taken continuously. If treatment is discontinued, any hair gains are generally lost within 12 months.

Start Early for Best Results

The key to effective hair loss treatment is starting early. DHT, the hormone responsible for male pattern baldness, can eventually cause hair follicles to stop producing hair altogether. Once this occurs, no medication, including Finasteride, can help.

To give yourself the best chance of regrowing and maintaining hair, it’s important to begin treatment before hair loss becomes severe.

Learn More About Using Finasteride

To find out more on how to use Finasteride, watch the video below: