Propecia is a medication used for men only in hair loss or male pattern baldness. It will help regrow hair and prevent the loss of hair by strengthening a hormone in men called DHT. The hair loss that it works best on is light to moderate hair loss. It will not work in areas that are already completely bald. In fact it will only work in areas like the top of the head and crown. It will not affect other areas of the body.
Women cannot take Propecia. Pregnant women should not go near it or a woman who plans on becoming pregnant. It can also cause Erectile Dysfunction in a small percent of users. There are list of other side effects of Propecia including sexual problems like difficulty ejaculating and loss of interest in sex all together. Other side effects include headaches, dizziness, feeling faint and swelling of feet and hands.
Most men begin to see improvement in about three months, but hair growth is slow. The actual thickening of the hair shaft on weak shafts takes almost a year to become strong again. Propecia is taken in the form of a pill once daily. As long as the pill is taken every day the results should stay the same and hair will be stronger and grow. Once the patient stops taking the pill, he will lose the growth and regrowth within a year. With that, it is important to maintain the hair by continuing to take the pill everyday for as long as the results are desired for.
Propecia is relatively easy to get in South Africa. You can order it online at viagrastoresa.com. The prices range from .74-$1.85 AUD each pill depending on the dosage and quantity of the bottle you are buying. Some of the South African websites that you can buy Propecia from have online-doctor consultations, so there is no need for a prescription. One of those sites is Simple Online Doctor and they charge from $59.95 -$189.95 again depending on the quantity and dosage. The generic version of Propecia is Finasteride. The name brand Propecia, even on the official Propecia website, is the generic version. After an on-line search, I even found sites where you can order Propecia from Canada and have it delivered to South Africa. The Canadian site listed a long list of other names for Propecia. I am sure the delivery times are probably longer though than just ordering it from sites.
In summary Propecia is for male pattern baldness on the anterior of the head. It is a pill taken once a day consistently to strengthen weakening hair shafts and regrow hair. It must be taken after desired results are achieved to maintain them or risk losing it all. There are a ton of places to buy it online in South Africa. A simple Google search will yield a wide variety of options. The prices vary and even some websites offer a few free Viagra – to fight the sexual side effects included in your purchase. Finasteride is the generic and cheaper version of Propecia and most sites offer the generic version. No prescription is needed, but most sites will give you an on-line consult to ensure it is for you. There is a list of side effects and women cannot use the drug.
Medical Practitioner (General Practice) with postgraduate diplomas in Cape Town. My special interest is erectile dysfunction.