Finasteride, also called by the brand names propecia or proscar, is a medication that is used for male pattern hair loss (androgenic alopecia), and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Ask your doctor or health care provider for the full information about Finasteride, and ask them all of your questions and concerns.
Sources:
- Mayo Clinic. Finasteride (Oral Route). https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/finasteride-oral-route/description/drg-20063819 (accessed 8. August)
- Won Lee S. et al. A Systematic Review of Topical Finasteride in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia in Men and Women. J Drugs Dermatol. 2018 Apr 1; 17(4): 457–463. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6609098/
