{"product_id":"propecia-hair-loss","title":"Propecia (branded Finasteride)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is Propecia?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePropecia is a prescription tablet used to prevent and treat \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/skin-and-hair-advice\/male-pattern-baldness\"\u003emale pattern baldness\u003c\/a\u003e. It’s the branded version of \u003ca href=\"\/products\/finasteride-hair-loss\"\u003efinasteride\u003c\/a\u003e, which has been used to treat hair loss since 1997, and is effective in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0022202X15529357\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e90% of men\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePropecia should be taken once a day orally and should start to show effects after three to six months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow does Propecia work?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe finasteride in Propecia stops the testosterone in your body from transforming into another hormone called dihydrotestosterone (DHT) by blocking the action of an enzyme called 5-alpha-reductase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDHT stops your hair follicles from absorbing vital nutrients. These nutrients are needed for healthy hair growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a clearer look at \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/skin-and-hair-advice\/does-finasteride-propecia-work\"\u003ehow Propecia works\u003c\/a\u003e, please look at the infographic below:  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none; width: 100%;\" alt=\"DHT and hair loss\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/1284\/4476\/files\/dht-and-hair-loss.webp?v=1741092992\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow quickly does Propecia work?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##accordion-start##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##accordion-item-start##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eHow long does it take for Propecia to start working?\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePropecia should begin to show results after three to six months when taken correctly (one tablet a day). However, this can take longer for some men - don’t give up if you’re not seeing hair growth just yet!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##accordion-item-end##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##accordion-item-start##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eCan you take Propecia every other day?\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo - it is recommended that you take Propecia once a day for the hair regrowth treatment to start working as intended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##accordion-item-end##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##accordion-item-start##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eHow long can you take Propecia before you know it isn’t working?\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’ve been taking Propecia for over a year and you’re yet to see any change up top, it’s likely that you do not respond to finasteride. If that’s the case, please consult your GP for next steps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##accordion-item-end##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##accordion-item-start##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eWhat happens if I stop taking Propecia?\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you stop taking Propecia, its effects will wear off and hair loss will start again within 6-12 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##accordion-item-end##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##accordion-end##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDoes Propecia treat the underlying causes of hair loss?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat are the causes of hair loss?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are several factors that can cause hair loss:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHormone imbalance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenetic predisposition to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/skin-and-hair-advice\/male-pattern-baldness\"\u003emale pattern baldness\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSide effects of medical treatments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNutritional deficiencies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs Propecia my only option to stop hair loss?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are a number of other options to treat hair loss, including minoxidil, steroid creams and hair transplants. However, please make sure you consult your GP before embarking on any of these.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“It is important to speak with a GP if you’re concerned about hair loss in order to choose the safest and most effective treatment for you.” \u003c\/em\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003eDr Neel Patel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to take Propecia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePropecia is an oral tablet that should be taken once a day. It can be taken with or without food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePropecia must be taken consistently in order to effectively begin treatment, and taking multiple tablets a day will not speed up the hair growth process. If you stop taking Propecia, your hair loss will return.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow effective is Propecia?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePropecia is considered the most effective hair loss medicine available. One \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0022202X15529357\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eclinical trial\u003c\/a\u003e studying men aged 18-41 with mild or moderate hair loss showed Propecia having a positive effect on 90% of men, either maintaining their existing hair count or \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/skin-and-hair-advice\/hair-regrowth\"\u003estimulating regrowth\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs mentioned, it will likely be three to six months before you start to see an effect from Propecia, though the following steps can be taken to maintain your hair’s health in the meantime:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintain your vitamin levels, in particular vitamin D and biotin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEat a healthy diet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsider a DHT blocking shampoo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, it is unlikely that Propecia will be effective when taken by men who:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlready have severe \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mens-hair-loss\"\u003ehair loss\u003c\/a\u003e (very little hair left)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAre not suffering from male pattern baldness (i.e. other types of hair loss)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave a receding hairline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not take Propecia every day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePropecia is \u003cstrong\u003enot a permanent cure for male pattern baldness\u003c\/strong\u003e. If you stop treatment, hair loss can resume within six months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat are the side effects of Propecia?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePropecia side effects are uncommon and usually mild. Propecia has been known to cause:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA rash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduced sex drive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow mood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eErection problems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTenderness on or around the nipples\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinasteride has also been associated with depression and suicidal thoughts. A low sex drive and erectile dysfunction have persisted even after a person has stopped taking finasteride, though this is rare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor full information on side effects and correct use, see the \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.medicines.org.uk\/emc\/product\/2194\/pil\" target=\"_blank\"\u003epatient information leaflet\u003c\/a\u003e. If any Propecia side effects concern you, contact us via your account.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have noticed that a number of our patients have questions about the side effects of Propecia - we’ve answered the most popular below.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"UK Production","offers":[{"title":"1mg \/ 4 Weeks","offer_id":42726836076732,"sku":"3748","price":60.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1mg \/ 8 Weeks","offer_id":42726836109500,"sku":"3749","price":104.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1mg \/ 12 Weeks","offer_id":42726836142268,"sku":"3750","price":148.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1mg \/ 24 Weeks","offer_id":42726836175036,"sku":"3751","price":210.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/1284\/4476\/products\/Propecia_Hair_loss_treatment.jpg?v=1743590760","url":"https:\/\/onlinedoctor.lloydspharmacy.com\/products\/propecia-hair-loss","provider":"UK Production","version":"1.0","type":"link"}