by magerleagues The long dark strands of your hair suddenly becoming thin? Is there a formation of bald spot at the back of your head? Or is there recession at the temples? If the answer to any of the question is YES then its the time to be worried. I am sure you already would… Read More »
by CS Chen In a recent email received in our office, our patient was concerned about having experienced some hair shedding after taking Propecia medication. He is concerned if the medication will continue causing hair shed and of the additional possible side effects associated with Propecia. In addition, he wanted to know if having been… Read More »
by magerleagues The active ingredient is Finasteride, which is also prescribed in a higher dose to men suffering from benign prostatic hypertrophy. Propecia is meant for male pattern baldness only and shouldn’t be taken by women and children. Propecia works by inhibiting the conversion of dihydrotestosterone from testosterone. Learn more on how to take Propecia… Read More »
Men of all nationalities are affected by male pattern baldness. Approximately 25% show signs of hair loss by the age of 30, increasing to two-thirds by the age of 60. The cause is usually a genetic oversensitivity to the hormone Dihydrotestosterone (DHT). Hair loss in men is characterised by the ‘receding hairline’ – where hair… Read More »