
Summary:
Propecia is a newly FDA approved drug for treating
hairloss. It comes in a 1mg pill form and is available
by prescription only for men for around $45-50 per
month. Propecia grows hair in about 50% of men after
one year and around 66% of men after two years. Overall,
around 85% of men do not lose any more hair while
using Propecia. The most common side effects are
decreased sexual desire or lowered amount of ejaculate
in less than 2% of men, although almost as many men
who received the placebo experienced this as well.

| Treatment Type | 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitor |
| Availability | Prescription for men |
| Country Approval | Approved: United States, New Zealand, UK, Australia, Canada, European Community |
| Clinical Results | Moderate to dense regrowth in 48% of individuals after one year (compared to 7% placebo) and in 66% of individuals after two years (compared to 7% placebo). Overall hair count increase of 138 hairs per inch after two years compared to placebo. |
| Observed Results | Seem to match clinical results. May be improved with simultaneous use of Rogaine/Minoxidil 2% or 5% |
| Side Effects | In 2% or less of individuals decreased sexual desire, lowered sensitivy, or decreased ejaculate |
| Cost | $45-58 for a one month supply at pharmacies |
| Where You Can Get It Online | Online-Hair-Pharmacies Other Pharmacy Sites |
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