Is there any Scientific Evidence that Propecia Works?

September 11th, 2009

Short Answer:

Yes, a 5-year clinical study established Propecia’s effectiveness.

Long Answer:

Evidence suggests that the effectiveness of both medications used together is better than one used alone. But taking Propecia will not lead to more hair growth. 9 of 10 men who took Propecia had visible results (either re-growth of hair, 48%, or no further hair loss, 42%. 2 of 3 men who took Propecia re-grew hair, as measured by hair count. All of the men in the study who were not taking Propecia lost hair. A majority of men who took Propecia reported that their bald spot got smaller, their hair loss slowed down, and the appearance of their hair improved.

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