For most men, the first sign of losing hair is a traumatic
experience. It becomes even more traumatic when this aging process begins at an
early age. In fact, two out of three men will experience some form of male
pattern baldness by the time they’re 35.
Every year, billions of dollars are spent by men all over
the world trying to slow the balding process. We’ve all seen the commercials,
time and time again, featuring the drugs Propecia, Proscar and Avodart (all
containing the powerful oral finasteride) and their claim to be the leading
hair saving products for men.
Those of you that have studied this drug and read through
the sales pitches know that the way this product works is to block the
production of the hormone Dihydrotestosterone (known as DHT). For many men,
this product works and has been successful in slowing or even stopping the hair
loss process.
But at what cost?
If you have been doing your homework and weighing the pros
and cons of products containing oral finasteride, you
might run a quick search on its side effects. What you will find will be
alarming and raises a lot of questions about the effects this drug can have on
your body.
Here’s a quick rundown on some
significant side effects associated with oral finasteride. These effects can
last a long time after discontinuing treatment and in some cases, they can be
permanent:
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Loss of libido
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Erectile Dysfunction
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Suicidal Ideation
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Anxiety
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Panic Attacks
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Peyronie’s Disease
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Penile Shrinkage
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Depression
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Severely Dry Skin
Years ago, and even to some extent still today, DHT was inappropriately considered a bad hormone that merely caused things such as male pattern baldness and prostate cancer. According to studies, prostate cancer may not even be caused by DHT. While it may be one cause of baldness in men genetically prone to it, the hormone itself is responsible for a number of health benefits in men. It plays a very significant role in libido and sexual function and in men and it limits the amount of testosterone that is covered to estradiol.
DHT is primarily what makes men, men.
Attacking DHT can come with serious consequences that could potentially lead to testosterone replacement therapy and other regimens to overcome the harmful effects of oral finasteride. Simply put, suppressing hormones in the body comes with a risk. Sometimes we have a choice, while other times we don’t.
In this case, you do.
When treating male patterned baldness, you should consider a topical application. A topical application of finasteride absorbs less systematically, therefore giving you all the benefits without risking damage to your body.
At INDUR, we recommend a hair loss treatment regimen that involves a topical application of finasteride instead of the oral version.
Losing your hair is bad enough so don’t make matters worse by inviting a whole host of negative side effects that can wreak havoc on your body, and your manhood.
Years ago, and even to some extent still today, DHT was inappropriately considered a bad hormone that merely caused things such as male pattern baldness and prostate cancer. According to studies, prostate cancer may not even be caused by DHT. While it may be one cause of baldness in men genetically prone to it, the hormone itself is responsible for a number of health benefits in men. It plays a very significant role in libido and sexual function and in men and it limits the amount of testosterone that is covered to estradiol.
DHT is primarily what makes men, men.
Attacking DHT can come with serious consequences that could potentially lead to testosterone replacement therapy and other regimens to overcome the harmful effects of oral finasteride. Simply put, suppressing hormones in the body comes with a risk. Sometimes we have a choice, while other times we don’t.
In this case, you do.
When treating male patterned baldness, you should consider a topical application. A topical application of finasteride absorbs less systematically, therefore giving you all the benefits without risking damage to your body.
At INDUR, we recommend a hair loss treatment regimen that involves a topical application of finasteride instead of the oral version.
Losing your hair is bad enough so don’t make matters worse by inviting a whole host of negative side effects that can wreak havoc on your body, and your manhood.
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