Many products for male pattern hair loss (MPHL) are available for men to use. These treatment options are categorized below. The comparative effectiveness of these products and procedures in growing hair or preventing further balding is not known.
TREATMENT
PRODUCT
APPLICATION
AVAILABILITY
Topical
Rogaine/Generic minoxidil Lotions/Shampoos
Twice daily
Varies
Varies
Retail store or salon
Oral tablets
PROPECIA
Once daily
Pharmacy with prescription
Devices
Laser treatments Toupee/Wig
Varies
Hair restoration facility/Retail store
Surgery
Hair transplant
Outpatient
Hair restoration facility
You owe it to yourself to consider your options. So talk to your doctor about
whether PROPECIA is right for you.
PROPECIA was developed to treat mild to moderate male pattern hair loss on the vertex (top of head) and anterior mid-scalp area (middle front of head) in MEN ONLY. There is not sufficient evidence that PROPECIA works for receding hairlines at the temples.
PROPECIA is for the treatment of male pattern hair loss in MEN ONLY and should NOT be used by women or children.
Women who are or may potentially be pregnant must not use PROPECIA and should not handle crushed or broken PROPECIA tablets because the active ingredient may cause abnormalities of a male baby’s sex organs. If a woman who is pregnant comes into contact with the active ingredient in PROPECIA, a doctor should be consulted.
PROPECIA tablets are coated and will prevent contact with the active ingredient during normal handling, provided that the tablets are not broken or crushed.
Although results will vary, generally you will not be able to grow back all the hair you have lost.
PROPECIA is for the treatment of male pattern hair loss in MEN ONLY and should NOT be used by women or children.
Women who are or may potentially be pregnant must not use PROPECIA and should not handle crushed or broken PROPECIA tablets because the active ingredient may cause abnormalities of a male baby’s sex organs. If a woman who is pregnant comes into contact with the active ingredient in PROPECIA, a doctor should be consulted.
PROPECIA tablets are coated and will prevent contact with the active ingredient during normal handling, provided that the tablets are not broken or crushed.
Although results will vary, generally you will not be able to grow back all the hair you have lost.
Know the facts. PROPECIA is available by prescription only, so the best thing to do is talk with your doctor.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA.
Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
PROPECIA and Helping make hair loss history are registered trademarks of Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc.
Other brands listed are the trademarks of their respective owners and are not trademarks of Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc.
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You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA.
Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
PROPECIA and Helping make hair loss history are registered trademarks of Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc.
Other brands listed are the trademarks of their respective owners and are not trademarks of Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc.
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