What is finasteride? With the brand name Proscar and Propecia, Finasteride is a drug medication prescribed to men who are suffering from an enlarged prostate or benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH). During the development of finasteride, it has been observed that it causes faster hair growth as a side effect. Since then, this drug has become a medication for male-pattern hair loss or androgenic alopecia. How does finasteride work? Alpha-5-reductase is an enzyme in the body […]
