Indications
Recur is used to treat male pattern hair loss, also called androgenic alopecia, and it is meant for men only.
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Pharmacology
Finasteride is a competitive inhibitor of steroid Type II 5α reductase, an enzyme found inside cells that converts the androgen testosterone into 5α dihydrotestosterone (DHT). It is specific for the Type II enzyme. Finasteride has no affinity for the androgen receptor, so it has no androgenic or antiandrogenic effects.
When Type II 5α reductase is blocked, testosterone can't be converted to DHT, and DHT concentrations in the blood and in tissue fall significantly. In men with male pattern hair loss, the balding scalp has miniaturised hair follicles and more DHT than the hairy scalp does. Giving finasteride lowers the DHT concentrations in the scalp and in the blood in these men.
Dosage Reference
⚠️ Reference ranges from official sources only. Consult your doctor for personalized dosing.