{"id":2857,"date":"2016-08-19T15:44:00","date_gmt":"2008-08-19T15:44:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/edrugstore.uat.com\/articles\/?p=101"},"modified":"2008-08-19T15:44:00","modified_gmt":"2008-08-19T15:44:00","slug":"propecia-quiz","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/hair-growth\/propecia-quiz\/","title":{"rendered":"Take The Propecia Hair Loss Quiz: What Else Have You Got To Lose?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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So you’ve had it up to here (literally!) with hair loss, and you’ve decided you’re finally ready to buy Propecia online and give it a try. But wait. Before you click and buy Propecia, ask yourself whether you really know everything you should about the popular hair loss treatment.<\/p>\n

We’ve put together the following quiz to make sure you’ve got the facts about Propecia. So go ahead and jump in… and good luck. (Answers below.)<\/p>\n

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1. Propecia is a drug frequently prescribed to treat hair loss. Which of the following statements about Propecia is true?<\/p>\n

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  1. Propecia is a topical cream applied directly to the \tareas where hair loss is noticeable.<\/li>\n
  2. Propecia is the generic name for the hair loss drug \tknown as Rogaine.<\/li>\n
  3. Propecia is a combination hair loss treatment that \tinvolves both a pill and a cream.<\/li>\n
  4. Propecia is an oral hair loss pill that helps reduce \thair loss and promotes hair growth.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    2. Before you buy Propecia, make sure it’s right for your kind of hair loss. Which of these statements best describes the type of hair loss that Propecia is best for?<\/p>\n

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    1. Propecia is most effective in treating male pattern \tbaldness (or male pattern hair loss).<\/li>\n
    2. Propecia is primarily intended for men with a receding \thairline.<\/li>\n
    3. Propecia treats hereditary thinning of hair in both men \tand women.<\/li>\n
    4. Propecia works best on hair loss that has been caused \tby stress and other psychological factors.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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      3. It can take three to 12 months of using Propecia before you notice any results. Men who stop taking Propecia to treat their hair loss can expect to experience which of the following?<\/p>\n

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      1. Men who stop taking Propecia usually continue to grow \tnew hair for six to 12 months after discontinuing the treatment, \tafter which hair loss may resume.<\/li>\n
      2. Once treatment stops, men usually lose whatever hair \tthey have grown with Propecia within about a year.<\/li>\n
      3. Men who stop taking Propecia will generally not grow \tnew hair, but subsequent hair loss is minimal.<\/li>\n
      4. After discontinuing their Propecia treatment, most men \tnotice a reduction in the amount of facial hair.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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        4. Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) is a substance that appears to play a role in hair loss by shrinking the hair follicle. What impact does Propecia have in terms of DHT and hair loss?<\/p>\n

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        1. Propecia strengthens the hair follicle and thereby minimizes follicle shrinkage and hair loss caused by DHT.<\/li>\n
        2. Propecia contains a chemical that stimulates the scalp and arrests hair loss, eventually promoting hair growth.<\/li>\n
        3. Propecia speeds up the production of hormones that are conducive to hair growth.<\/li>\n
        4. Propecia blocks the formation of DHT, thus reducing or preventing hair loss.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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          5. Side effects of Propecia are relatively uncommon and minor. Which of the following side effects have been associated with Propecia in just under 2% of users?<\/p>\n

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          1. Sexual side effects, such as reduced libido or erectile \tdysfunction.<\/li>\n
          2. Accelerated hair loss on parts of the body other than \tthe head.<\/li>\n
          3. Accelerated hair growth on parts of the body other than \tthe head.<\/li>\n
          4. Mood swings and increased irritability.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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            6. There are only two FDA-approved treatments for hereditary hair loss. One is Propecia. The other is:<\/p>\n

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            1. Minotop<\/li>\n
            2. Dermafol<\/li>\n
            3. Follovil<\/li>\n
            4. Rogaine<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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              7. One of the following statements about Propecia is FALSE. Which is it?<\/p>\n

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              1. Propecia is not recommended as a hair loss treatment \tfor women.<\/li>\n
              2. There is generally no need to observe any restrictions \ton food, drink or activity while taking Propecia as a hair loss \ttreatment.<\/li>\n
              3. Most individuals who buy Propecia can expect at least \t50% hair regrowth within about one year.<\/li>\n
              4. If you miss a dose of Propecia you should take it as \tsoon as you remember, but do not take a double dose.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                8. Women who are or may become pregnant should not handle crushed or broken Propecia tablets. The medication can be absorbed through the skin and can be harmful in what way?<\/p>\n

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                1. Propecia stimulates growth of facial hair in pregnant \twomen.<\/li>\n
                2. Propecia can cause birth defects in developing male \tchildren.<\/li>\n
                3. Pregnant women who come into contact with Propecia \toften deliver their children prematurely.<\/li>\n
                4. Propecia absorbed through the skin of a pregnant woman \tcan cause hair loss.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                  9. The results of what blood test can be affected if you are taking Propecia?<\/p>\n

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                  1. PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) for the screening of \tprostate cancer.<\/li>\n
                  2. CBC (Complete Blood Count)<\/li>\n
                  3. MSHL (Multi-Spectrum Hair Loss Gauge)<\/li>\n
                  4. FBS (Fasting Blood Sugar)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                    10. If you have this medical condition, you may not be able to take Propecia, or may have to take lower doses to treat your hair loss. What condition is this?<\/p>\n

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                    1. Premature ejaculation<\/li>\n
                    2. Liver disorder<\/li>\n
                    3. Genital warts<\/li>\n
                    4. Skin allergy<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                      11. Finasteride, the active ingredient in Propecia, belongs to a family of drugs that are called enzyme inhibitors. What health condition can finasteride be used for in addition to a hair loss treatment?<\/p>\n

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                      1. Erectile dysfunction.<\/li>\n
                      2. Benign enlargement of the prostate.<\/li>\n
                      3. Ovulation problems in women.<\/li>\n
                      4. A range of digestive ailments.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                        12. Propecia is intended for men only. Women should not buy Propecia for their own use because:<\/p>\n

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                        1. Exposure to Propecia while a woman is pregnant can \tcause birth defects in a developing male child.<\/li>\n
                        2. It is unclear whether Propecia is effective on the type \tof hair loss some women experience.<\/li>\n
                        3. Propecia is known to cause facial hair growth in women.<\/li>\n
                        4. Both A and B above are true.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                          13. You can buy Propecia with a prescription, while Rogaine is available without a prescription. That statement is TRUE. Which of the following statements about these two hair loss products is FALSE?<\/p>\n

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                          1. Unlike Propecia, Rogaine is a topical hair loss \ttreatment that you apply directly to the scalp.<\/li>\n
                          2. The active ingredient in Propecia is finasteride, while \tRogaine contains minoxidil.<\/li>\n
                          3. You can buy Propecia online while Rogaine must be \tpurchased at a traditional drugstore or pharmacy.<\/li>\n
                          4. There is a formulation of Rogaine available for women, \twhereas Propecia is for men only.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                            To learn more about hair loss, hair loss treatments, and to find out whether Propecia can help, see more articles in the online knowledge base<\/a> at eDrugstore.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

                            You can also buy Propecia online at a discounted rate on our Propecia product information page<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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                            Answers: 1)D 2)A 3)B 4)D 5)A 6) D 7)C 8)B 9)A 10)B 11)B 12)D 13)D <\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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