Finasteride is a competitive and specific inhibitor of Type II 5á-reductase, an intracellular enzyme that converts the androgen testosterone into DHT. (Dihydrotestosterone 5á-Dihydrotestosterone is an androgen or male sex hormone.) Finasteride has not been approved for use in women or children. Finasteride is produced by pharmaceutical giant Merck.
Propecia is the 1mg dose of Finasteride. Propecia is used to treat androgenetic alopecia, also known as male pattern baldness. Proscar is the 5mg dose of Finasteride. Proscar is used to treat Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BHP or enlarged prostate).
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