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Hair loss among men is a prevalent condition caused by various reasons including illness, major surgery, Hormonal imbalances, thyroid gland fluctuations, and fungal infection of the scalp. However, the primary cause of hair loss among men is a genetic condition called “androgenetic alopecia”.

Male baldness initiates at the hairline, formulates an “M” shape if you look from the front, then the crown hair starts vanishing gradually, and ultimately a drape of hair is left around the sides of the head. If not treated on-time, the condition may worsen to utter baldness.

In order to treat hair loss resulting from heredity and genetic reasons, doctors recommend Propecia medication treatment. Propecia, which was first used to treat Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BHP) in older men, was utilized by the medical community for hair growth purposes. In order to reduce hair loss, Propecia basically works by preventing testosterone from transferring into dihydrotestosterone (DHT), which is perhaps the major cause of male pattern baldness. After consuming Propecia for a couple of months, the level of DFT lessens in your body and the problem of your hair fall eliminates.

Every medicine comes with certain side effects, and so does Propecia. Its common side effects include itching, rashes, irritation, facial swelling, testicular pain, low libido, erectile dysfunction and low semen ejaculate. If you suffer from any of these during its use, it’s recommended to stop its usage immediately and consult your doctor.

Tags: Hair Loss, testosterone

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