Hair loss, Alopecia

The drug is used to treat mild to moderate hair loss in men (so-called androgenetic alopecia). The medicine enhances hair growth on the scalp and prevents further hair loss in men.

What is Propecia? Propecia is a medicine containing finasteride that is used to treat the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia and male pattern hair loss (androgenetic alopecia). Propecia can be used alone or with other medications. Propecia belongs to a class of drugs called 5-alpha reductase inhibitors.