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Quick summary

Type of Medicine

Daily tablet that lowers DHT to treat male pattern hair loss

Generic

No

Active Ingredient

Finasteride 1 mg, the original branded formulation

Effective Within

Shedding tends to slow within about three months. Where regrowth occurs, it usually becomes visible between six and twelve months of steady use.

Works By

Lowers DHT, the hormone that gradually shrinks hair follicles at the crown and hairline.

Side Effects

A small minority of men report reduced sex drive or difficulty with erections, which usually resolve on stopping. A few describe effects that persist, which is worth weighing before starting.

Product details

Propecia was the first tablet to take male pattern hair loss seriously at its source, and it remains the benchmark. Thinning at the crown and hairline is driven by a hormone called DHT, which gradually shrinks sensitive follicles until they stop producing visible hair. Finasteride, the active ingredient, lowers DHT and lifts that pressure off the follicles.

The result for most men is that loss slows or stops, and over time a meaningful proportion see genuine regrowth where follicles were dormant rather than gone. It asks for patience and consistency: one tablet a day, taken steadily, with the understanding that the benefit holds only while treatment continues.

  • Targets DHT, the hormone behind male pattern hair loss
  • Slows or halts thinning, with regrowth for many over time
  • A single daily tablet, simple to build into a routine

It is for men only and must not be handled by women who are or may become pregnant. Available on prescription.

Take one tablet once a day, with or without food, at roughly the same time. Results depend on daily consistency over months, and the benefit holds only while you keep taking it. Do not handle the tablet if you are pregnant.

Finasteride 1 mg, the active ingredient.

Reduced sex drive, erectile difficulty or lower ejaculate volume affect a small minority and usually resolve on stopping. Persistent effects and mood changes are reported less often.

For men only. Women who are or may become pregnant must not handle broken or crushed tablets, as finasteride can harm a male fetus. A small number of men report sexual side effects, occasionally persisting after stopping.

Why choose hair loss medications?

Hair loss does not have to be inevitable. Médetone offers access to FDA-approved, clinically studied treatment options designed to slow or stop male pattern hair loss and, for many men, support regrowth. Everything starts online, reviewed by US-licensed clinicians, and delivered discreetly to your door.

The earlier you start, the better results tend to be. These treatments work best for early to moderate thinning, helping protect existing hair while encouraging healthier growth over time.

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Proven results, backed by science

We focus on treatments that are widely used and supported by clinical evidence. Finasteride is taken once daily and works by reducing DHT, the hormone linked to follicle shrinkage. Minoxidil is applied to the scalp to stimulate follicles and support growth. Many men see the strongest outcome when both are used together, targeting hair loss from two angles.

Results take time. Most men notice changes within 3 to 6 months, with maximum benefits often around 12 months. Consistency matters, and your clinician will help you choose an approach that fits your needs and medical history.

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FAQs

Please read our FAQs page to find out more.

How long until I see results?

Shedding usually slows within about three months, with any regrowth becoming visible between six and twelve months. It rewards patience.

What happens if I stop?

The benefit holds only while you keep taking it. Stopping lets DHT rise again and thinning resume over the following months.

Are the sexual side effects common?

They affect a small minority and usually resolve on stopping. A few men report effects that persist, which is worth weighing before starting.

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