<p>"Propecia – Clinically Proven Treatment for Male Pattern Hair Loss</p><p>Propecia is a prescription medication used to treat male pattern hair loss in men. This condition often results in thinning scalp hair, a receding hairline, or balding at the crown. Propecia contains finasteride, a type II 5-alpha reductase inhibitor that helps reduce hair loss and support hair regrowth.</p><p>How Propecia Works</p><p>Propecia blocks the action of 5-alpha reductase, an enzyme that converts testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT)</p><p>Elevated DHT levels are known to shrink hair follicles and reduce hair growth</p><p>By lowering DHT levels in the scalp, Propecia:</p><p>Helps slow further hair loss</p><p>Promotes new hair growth</p><p>Supports thicker and healthier hair over time</p><p>Note: This treatment is not effective for men with complete hair loss.</p><p>Effectiveness</p><p>In a five-year clinical study, men taking 1 mg of finasteride daily experienced:</p><p>Significant and sustained improvement in hair growth</p><p>Slower progression of hair thinning</p><p>Greater efficacy compared to placebo</p><p>How to Use Propecia</p><p>Dosage: One tablet taken once daily, swallowed whole with water</p><p>With or without food: Can be taken regardless of meals</p><p>Do not crush or chew the tablet</p><p>If a dose is missed, do not double up—simply take the next scheduled dose</p><p>When to Expect Results</p><p>Noticeable improvements typically appear after 3 to 6 months of daily use</p><p>Continued use is essential to maintain results</p><p>If treatment is discontinued, regrowth effects may reverse within 9 to 12 months</p><p>Propecia vs. Finasteride</p><p>Feature<span style="white-space:pre">	</span>Propecia (Branded)<span style="white-space:pre">	</span>Finasteride (Generic)</p><p>Active Ingredient<span style="white-space:pre">	</span>Finasteride<span style="white-space:pre">	</span>Finasteride</p><p>Medical Equivalence<span style="white-space:pre">	</span>Yes<span style="white-space:pre">	</span>Yes</p><p>Price<span style="white-space:pre">	</span>Higher<span style="white-space:pre">	</span>Lower</p><p>Availability<span style="white-space:pre">	</span>Branded version<span style="white-space:pre">	</span>Generic version"</p><div><br></div>