Proscalpin
✅ Promotes Hair Growth
✅ Reduces Hair Loss
✅ Treats Male Baldness
✅ FDA Approved Medication
✅ Affordable Treatment Option
Proscalpin contains Finasteride
✓ Medicinskt granskad av Morgan Ellis — Apoteksforskare · 8 års erfarenhet · Senast granskad: maj 2026
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Proscalpin är finasteride, a 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor used to treat male-pattern baldness (1 mg). It blocks the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT) — the hormone that miniaturises hair follicles in genetically predisposed men. Daily dosing; takes 3–6 months for visible effect; effect reverses within 6–12 months of stopping.
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What Is Proscalpin?
Proscalpin is a branded generic of finasteride, a type-2 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor. Finasteride blocks the enzyme that converts testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT) — the androgen responsible for follicle miniaturisation in androgenetic alopecia and for prostate growth in BPH.
Available strengths in this brand: 1 mg. Tillverkad av Fortune Healthcare.
Kliniska användningsområden
- Male-pattern baldness (androgenetic alopecia): 1 mg once daily — the hair-loss dose.
- Hirsutism (female): off-label. Not FDA-approved for women of reproductive age — pregnancy risk (see contraindications).
How Finasteride Works for Hair
In genetically susceptible men, scalp follicles are exposed to DHT which causes them to progressively shrink, producing the thinning and recession pattern of androgenetic alopecia. Finasteride reduces scalp DHT by ~60%. Over 3–6 months, miniaturised follicles can recover, restoring thicker, longer hair shafts. Newly miniaturised follicles cannot recover — earlier treatment yields better outcomes.
Hur man tar
- Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water at roughly the same time each day. With or without food.
- Expect 3 months for initial signs (reduced shedding), 6 months for visible regrowth, and 12 months for peak response.
- Take it consistently — missing doses reduces DHT suppression. If you miss one, take as soon as you remember unless it is close to the next dose. Do not double-dose.
- Commit for at least 12 months before judging response. Many men abandon finasteride too early (3–4 months).
- Discontinuation reverses gains within 6–12 months. Lifetime use is the norm for maintained benefit.
Biverkningar
Common (1–2%): decreased libido, erectile dysfunction, reduced ejaculate volume, gynecomastia (breast tenderness / enlargement), mood changes.
Mindre vanliga: depression, anxiety, skin rash, testicular discomfort.
Post-finasteride syndrome (PFS): a contested but reported phenomenon where sexual, cognitive, or mood side effects persist after discontinuation. Incidence is low but real; men who experience sexual side effects while on finasteride should discuss stopping earlier rather than continuing and hoping symptoms resolve.
Most sexual side effects resolve within weeks of stopping the drug. Persistent effects are the concerning minority.
Who Should Not Take Proscalpin
- Women of reproductive age — finasteride is teratogenic (causes feminisation of male fetuses). Do not handle crushed or broken tablets if pregnant or trying to conceive.
- Known hypersensitivity to finasteride or dutasteride
- Caution in liver impairment — finasteride is hepatically cleared
- Monitor PSA on men taking 5 mg — finasteride lowers PSA ~50%, which can mask prostate cancer detection. Double PSA readings are the convention for interpretation.
Läkemedelsinteraktioner
- PSA testing: finasteride halves PSA levels. Tell your clinician before any PSA check.
- Finasteride has few pharmacokinetic interactions; it is a substrate of CYP3A4 but blood levels of interacting drugs are typically unaffected.
- No significant interactions with hormonal contraceptives, antibiotics, or antihypertensives at standard doses.
Finasteride vs Dutasteride
Finasteride inhibits type-2 5-alpha-reductase only. Dutasteride inhibits both type-1 and type-2, resulting in ~90% DHT suppression (vs ~70% for finasteride) — somewhat stronger hair regrowth in trials, but with slightly higher sexual side effect risk and NOT FDA-approved for AGA in the US (off-label outside South Korea/Japan). See our full comparison: Finasteride vs Dutasteride.
Förvaring
Store at room temperature (15–30 °C / 59–86 °F), away from moisture and light. Keep tablets in the original blister. Keep out of reach of children — particularly of women of reproductive age (teratogenic).
Vanliga frågor
Will Proscalpin fully stop my hair loss?
In 80–90% of men, finasteride halts further loss. In 60–70%, it produces visible regrowth. Response is best at the crown; hairline recession responds less reliably.
Hur länge dröjer det innan jag ser resultat?
Expect ~3 months for reduced shedding, ~6 months for visible regrowth, and ~12 months for peak response. Abandoning before 12 months means you have not completed a fair trial.
What if I stop taking Proscalpin?
Hair gained reverts to baseline within 6–12 months of discontinuation. Ongoing benefit requires continuous daily use.
Is 1 mg really enough?
Yes — for hair loss. 1 mg/day is the FDA-approved and extensively-studied dose. The 5 mg formulation is the BPH dose and does not produce meaningfully better hair outcomes.
Can I combine Proscalpin with minoxidil?
Yes — highly recommended. Minoxidil + finasteride is the combination with the strongest evidence base for male-pattern baldness. They target different pathways and the effects are additive.
What about side effects?
About 1–2% of men report sexual side effects (libido, erectile function, ejaculate volume). Most resolve on stopping. Rare persistent post-finasteride syndrome (PFS) exists and is the reason some men prefer topical minoxidil alone.
Why must pregnant women avoid handling Proscalpin?
Finasteride is teratogenic — it can cause feminisation of a male fetus’s external genitalia if absorbed during pregnancy. Tablets are coated, so intact handling is safe, but crushed or broken tablets release powder. Store away from anyone pregnant.
Will Proscalpin affect PSA tests?
Yes — finasteride approximately halves PSA levels. Always tell your physician you are taking it before any PSA test. The convention is to double the measured PSA for interpretation in men on finasteride.
Does Proscalpin cause weight gain?
Not documented as a direct effect. Some men report weight shifts from associated changes in exercise or mood, but there is no pharmacological weight-gain mechanism.
Can I drink alcohol with Proscalpin?
No direct interaction. Moderate alcohol is generally fine. Very heavy drinking stresses the liver and may impact long-term finasteride metabolism, but day-to-day use does not require avoidance.
Relaterade produkter & guider
- Finasteride vs Dutasteride Guide
- Minoxidil 5% vs 10% Guide
- Everything About Hair Loss
- How to Stop Hair Loss
- Can You Prevent Hair Loss?
- Tugain Foam (Minoxidil 5%)
- Tugain Solution (Minoxidil 10%)
⚕️ Medicinsk ansvarsfriskrivning: Information on this page is for educational purposes and does not replace medical advice. Always consult a qualified clinician before starting, stopping, or changing any medication. Prescription products should be used only under medical supervision.
Combining oral finasteride with topical minoxidil delivers significantly better hair-regrowth outcomes than either agent alone — most users pair Proscalpin 1 mg with Minoxytop (minoxidil 5% topical solution) for the proven dual-mechanism approach.
Se även: Minoxytop 5 mg — oral minoxidil for non-responders to topical — Curatio Healthcare 1.25 / 2.5 / 5 mg tablets.
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| Kvantitet | 10 Tablet/s, 20 Tablet/s, 30 Tablet/s, 100 Tablet/s |
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