The Origin of Propecia

The drug Propecia came out in the 1980’s as a treatment for the enlarged prostate.  It was not until the mid-1990’s that Propecia was discovered to work as a remedy for hair loss. 

Before Propecia, there was no easy and convenient cure for hair loss.  People suffering from hair loss would experiment with shampoos, mousses, and vitamins in an attempt to grow hair.  However, nothing worked.  Most people who were very self-conscious about their hair loss would resort to wigs and toupees, which were often unnatural in appearance. 

Rogaine came out several years before Propecia as a working medication to treat hair loss.  Although Rogaine worked to treat hair loss, it was an inconvenient medication, especially in comparison to the pill form of Propecia.  Propecia was the first oral medication used to treat hair loss.  Once it was accidentally discovered that Propecia worked as a treatment for hair loss, the drug went on the market and immediately became the popular remedy that for years, many had been looking for.