Is Propecia (Finasteride) effective for treating hair loss in women?

I'm 40 years old and since I gave birth to my first son 17 years ago I've been experiencing hair loss. The process has been so slow that I've recently noticed it. It seems that the hairs I lose in front part of my head don't grow back. I consulted my doctor a few weeks ago and he prescribed me different kinds lotions and vitamins besides Propecia. He explained that he usually prescribes it for men but it seems it works for women too.

Now I want to know since my hormons are balanced, is it safe to take Propecia? Does it really work?

Is Propecia (Finasteride) effective for treating hair loss in women?

You better research that before taking it. I hear it is definatly not for women. I can not tell you why, but they seem to be very strong on the caution reguarding women. Go to "Mereck " website. They are the manufactor of Proscar (Propecia)

Is Propecia (Finasteride) effective for treating hair loss in women?

There are many factors that can contribute to hair thinning and loss. Diet, stress, and hereditary factors. Health problems essentially need to be addressed by a physician...because the loss is a symptom of what's really going on with your body right now. It could even be something like low thyroid.

It could also be what you're actually doing to your hair...chemical treatments...ie perms and colors. Products that you use can damage hair and cause thinning as well.

Use professional products always....and have all chemical done by a professional to limit the amount of damage done to your hair.

In the meantime....

If the hair loss is not due to hereditary male pattern baldness....( which in fact os from the mother's side of the family....not the fathers)....then Nioxin is a wonderful system for restoring hair loss.

Rogaine, Propecia and other hormonal therapys work as well...but once you start using them...you need to use them forever lest you revert back to the orginal hair loss problem.

Nioxin works until the hair is back....it takes 2-3 months of daily use before you start noticing the difference....but it will happen. I have used this system on many clients ranging from cancer patients to stress loss ( alopecia areata). It worked for all of them.

http://www.nioxin.com/go/en/product-info...

Is Propecia (Finasteride) effective for treating hair loss in women?

If you do a web search "Hair restoration product scams?" You will find that virtually all commercial products are not effective. You will find some have tried them all. One of principal causes of loss is shampoos and other products containing harsh harmful ingredients and medicated shampoos only make the problem worse. They are also the cause of dandruff, premature graying, inhibited growth and many more problems. Washing hair too frequently removes beneficial natural oils and harms scalp and also is a cause of loss. I found this NATURAL, safe, permanent and low cost treatment that works for both males and females and gives remarkable results - it stops the loss almost straight away. Scalp needs stimulation to clear blocked hair ducts, remove dead follicles so it can start producing strong, well anchored, thicker hair. Massage with natural oils, olive oil is excellent, and then brush vigorously (best with a short bristled palm held brush) so you feel it stimulating scalp (35 /45 strokes or more) preferably each day. A little shedding and some breakage occurs but only to begin with - quickly stops as hair gets anchored and stronger. Hair will grow faster, become thicker and It will also force new growth overtime (expect to see in about 2+ months) My bald patch on the crown has completely regrown. Where it had receded at temples new growth was a slower process but I found, week by week, the hair line inched forward. (Initially the hairs are sparse then overtime become denser). Do at night and sleep with it that way and wash off in the morning (because of treatment - washing daily will not be detrimental). Keep up treatment and DON楹揟 BE AFRAID OF LOSING NEW GROWING HAIRS - THEY WILL RE-APPEAR EVEN STRONGER. Maintain a regular brushing and oiling routine and you will see even better results. Using this treatment you have to have patience and persevere day in day out but it truly works . Also do a web search "Shampoos harmful?" MANY contain sodium laurel sulphate, sodium laureth sulphate and propylene glycol, all of which are harmful. First two are dangerous and both damage hair follicles and cause hair loss. They also harm eyes.- the eye stinging you get is telling you that. Fetuses subjected to these substances do not develop functioning eyes, and both can cause cataracts in adults. Propylene glycol - antifreeze - is a known skin irritant and is thought to cause mouth ulcers. It also damages the kidneys and liver. Do a web search for safe, non harming products for hair and skin. Balding tends to be genetic. My father, two younger brothers all have had severe hair loss problems. I truly believe this treatment has saved me from the same fate.

SOURCE(S): 20 +years of research and self experimentation using natural treatments to correct skin, hair and scalp disorders and hair loss.

Is Propecia (Finasteride) effective for treating hair loss in women?

I have my own battles with hair loss, and have done alot of online research. It's true that Dr.'s will now prescribe Propecia to women, but only if you aren't pregnant or planning to get pregnant ,because of possible side effects to the baby. Also, alot more docs and dermatologists are recommending the men's formula Rogaine to women. It contains 5% minoxodil, vs. the 2% in women's formula. You are lucky to have a doctor who will take the time to listen to your concerns. So many will dismiss you because they don't know much about hair loss in women, or because they don't think it's really a problem.

As far as the Propecia, I say... go for it! I consulted a hair loss clinic last year, and they told me that Propecia works best in conjunction with Rogaine. If you know you aren't planning on getting pregnant soon, it shouldn't be a health risk. The website www.americanhairloss.org is a great website dealing with women's hairloss. Go to the "hairloss project" section and you will be able to read about many different people's stories, and what kind of treatments actually worked for them.