Proscalpin

What is Proscalpin by Fortune?

Male pattern baldness is driven largely by one hormone, dihydrotestosterone. Proscalpin by Fortune targets its production. Each pill contains 1 mg of finasteride, the active substance of Propecia, and a pack contains 50 pills. One milligram is exactly the daily dose used for hair loss.

Finasteride belongs to the 5-alpha reductase inhibitors. In the scalp, the type 2 form of this enzyme converts testosterone into DHT, and in genetically sensitive men DHT gradually miniaturizes the hair follicles: hairs grow thinner, shorter and lighter until the follicle stops producing visible hair. At 1 mg a day, finasteride reduces DHT in the scalp and in the blood substantially, slowing or halting that process.

What results can be expected?

Finasteride at this dose has been studied for decades in men with androgenetic alopecia. Typical outcomes are:

• hair loss stops or slows in most men who take it consistently;
• hairs that were thinning become thicker again;
• many users see some regrowth, mostly on the crown;
• results are maintained as long as treatment continues.

Once treatment stops, DHT returns to its previous level and the gained hair is usually lost again within about a year. For athletes who run testosterone, Proscalpin can help protect the hairline from the extra DHT. It is less useful with nandrolone: there the enzyme turns nandrolone into a weaker androgen, so blocking it may even increase androgenic side effects. With DHT-derived steroids such as Masteron or Winstrol it has no effect at all.

How should it be used?

The standard regimen is one 1 mg pill a day, with or without a meal, ideally at the same time each day. A pack of 50 pills covers 50 days. Patience is needed: the first changes usually show after three to six months, and the result is judged after about twelve months of uninterrupted use. Finasteride can be combined with topical minoxidil, which works by a different mechanism.

Although 1 mg is a well-established dose, it is long-term therapy, and the dose and duration must be agreed with a qualified medical professional.

Side effects

Most men have no problems at 1 mg, yet a minority report reduced libido, erectile dysfunction, lower semen volume, breast tenderness or enlargement, and depressed mood. In rare cases, sexual complaints have continued after stopping the drug. Finasteride lowers the PSA value by about half, which must be considered in prostate examinations. Women, especially pregnant women, should not take it or handle broken pills, since it can affect the development of a male baby. Men should wait a month after the last dose before donating blood. Proscalpin is not intended for children.

Package

The pack holds 50 pills of finasteride 1 mg made by Fortune. It can be ordered on MaxLabs.co, together with other hair loss treatments.