Playing with your hair or twiddling your fingers through it does not cause premature hair loss. One of the main reasons for premature hair losses is the failure of our hair follicles. Most men lose their hair due to some internal body disorders. These men suffer due to an increased level of a hormone known as 5 alpha-reductase, which transforms testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT). The DHT, in turn, causes follicles to sprout shorter, finer hairs, before eventually dying out.

Dermatologists across the world are toiling hard to find some cutting edge solutions for male pattern hair loss. The good part of this research is that, some medicines took birth and is working efficiently.

You probably won't sprout an instant shock of hair, but you can start filling in those gaps. One such treatment is Propecia. Thankfully Propecia provides new hopes that help men to prevent hair loss significantly.

It is a prescription pill originally marketed at a higher dosage to treat enlarged prostates. FDA has approved it for the treatment of hair loss since 1998. The drug lowers the production of DHT.

Propecia is said to work best in younger people with limited hair loss. Those between the ages of 25 and 35, who have been experiencing premature hair loss for less than five years see the best results.

Significant results can be seen anywhere from a couple of months to a year after beginning treatment. Clinical studies proved that out of 3 men, 2 men tested on Propecia experienced positive affects. Within a span of just 6 months, they found new hairs growing on their bald patches. But it has also been proved that if the drug hasnt worked for 12 months, further treatment is doubtful for any hair growth.

While the drug appears safe, side affects are associated with its use in a very small percentage. But the potential for long-term side effects does not exist. One thing that a patient should keep in mind that the treatment must be continued indefinitely, as interruption may result in the loss of all hair that has been saved or restored.