Take Finasteride (Propecia) 1mg daily

Take one 1mg finasteride tablet daily with or without food. This is a prescription medication — consult a dermatologist first. Consistent daily use is required for results.

Why It Works

Finasteride blocks the enzyme 5-alpha reductase, reducing DHT levels by about 70%. DHT is the primary hormone responsible for shrinking hair follicles in androgenetic alopecia. Clinical trials show it stops further loss in ~90% of men and regrows hair in ~65%.

Tips

• Results typically become visible after 3-6 months
• Side effects are uncommon (2-4% of users) and usually resolve after stopping
• Often combined with minoxidil for stronger results