The medicine has also shown excellent results in treating and helping reverse genetic male pattern hair loss on the vertex (top of the head) and the mid-scalp area. Early results from clinical trials show Avolve's effectiveness compared with Propecia.
Avolve is approved by the US Food & Drug Administration, and in Europe, for treating BPH. Avolve is supplied in 0.5mg soft gelatin capsules. The version of the treatment available in the US has the brand name Avodart.