What is Finasteride? Finasteride is a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor, mostly used in the management of male pattern hair loss and stimulation of re-growth of hair in men. It is also indicated for the treatment of symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in men with an enlarged prostate. Finasteride is commonly sold under brand names as “Proscar” (for benign prostatic hyperplasia) and “Propecia” (for male pattern hair loss). Why Finasteride should be used? Hair loss occurs when testosterone gets converted into DHT and binds to an androgen receptor which led to hair fall. So, to reduce hair fall, a DHT blocker like […]