– Recently, the formulation of’finasteride’, a hair loss treatment represented by the original drug’Propecia’, has been controversial. As reports of psychiatric side effects have been released, the anxiety of patients taking the drug has increased, and unconfirmed information is spreading. So, here are some facts related to the side effects of finasteride.
According to the industry on the 9th, finasteride formulations are used to treat male pattern hair loss and prostatic hyperplasia. Depending on the dose, 1 mg is prescribed for male pattern hair loss and 5 mg is used for prostatic hyperplasia. Among them, the 1 mg formulation is better known as Propecia.
Usually, male pattern hair loss begins when the male hormone (testosterone) meets 5 alpha reductase and is converted to dihydrotestosterone (DHT), and then this DHT acts as a major action, making the hair near the crown and forehead thinner. Finasteride plays a role in preventing hair loss by inhibiting the 5-alpha reductase.
The recently controversial side effects of finasteride are depression and extreme options. Although finasteride does not affect the neuropsychiatric system, it is difficult to conclude that it directly affects psychological side effects. A report was published in JAMA (Journal of the American Medical Association) in November of last year, but the study related to this report did not take into account other variables such as the patient’s pre-existing mental illness and personal preferences.
Rather, experts say thatSays there are many surveys and studies that the hair loss disease itself can cause depression in patients. Some doctors explained that although they have been treating patients for a long time, it is extremely rare for them to experience side effects. Sold domestically In the case of finasteride products, the precautions for use include changes in mood and depression.
You can take a remedy to relieve excessive worries and prevent hair loss, but if you are worried about side effects, it is advisable to consult a specialist before getting a treatment. Since it has been prescribed for more than 20 years since Propecia was approved in 2000, it is safe enough, and if side effects occur because the drug half-life is not long, you can stop taking it immediately.
O’Kims Dermatology Clinic Director Cho Hyeon-rae, who is in charge of the general affairs director of the Korean Dermatology Association, said, “If you stop taking it arbitrarily, hair loss may progress again. If you feel the side effects of a hair loss treatment, you should see a specialist. In particular, there are many cases of purchasing anti-sales treatment through overseas direct or second-hand transactions, but drugs purchased through such illegal transactions cannot be guaranteed for safety or efficacy, so they must be avoided.”
Hwang Jae-yong, Global Economic Reporter [email protected]
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