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Finasteride & Minoxidil

Understand the two most well-known names in hair regrowth treatments

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Finasteride

Same active ingredient as Propecia®

  • Finasteride blocks DHT, a hormone that can shrink hair follicles in susceptible men, leading to hair loss

  • 81% saw slowing of hair loss with finasteride*

  • Starting at $22/mo**

  • Side effects depend on the form factor, see Important Safety Information. With oral administration, side effects like decreased libido occur rarely, reported in <2% of men

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Minoxidil

Same active ingredient as Rogaine®

  • Minoxidil is thought to promote hair regrowth by increasing blood flow to the hair follicles

  • 70.6% of patients using the 5% topical foam felt their hair loss had improved***

  • Side effects depend on the form factor

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Finasteride & Minoxidil Chew

2-in-1 compounded treatment

  • Combines finasteride and minoxidil to stop hair loss and kickstart hair regrowth

  • Citrus flavored chewable, taken once a day

  • Starting at $35/mo****

  • Common side effects include hypertrichosis, or increased hair growth on the face or body, lightheadedness, palpitations or tachycardia, and headaches

*Kaufman, KD et al. "Finasteride in the treatment of men with androgenetic alopecia." J. of the American Academy of Dermatology. Based on two 1-year clinical trials, where 1553 men (18 to 41 years of age) with male pattern hair loss received oral finasteride 1 mg/d or placebo, and 1215 men continued in blinded extension studies for a second year.

**with a 12-mo subscription. Actual price to customer will depend on product and subscription plan purchase.

***16-week, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study in 352 men with mild to moderate androgenetic alopecia)(ages 20 to 49; mean age of 39; 86.6%Caucasian) found that the 5% minoxidil topical foam group (1g/2x daily) showed a significantly greater average hair count at 16 weeks (13.4% increase) compared to the matching placebo group (3.4% increase). The study also showed that 70.6% of the 5% minoxidil group felt their hair loss had improved from baseline compared to 40.2% of the placebo group.

****with a 5-mo subscription. Pay upfront in full. Actual price to customer will depend on product and subscription plan purchase.

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Finasteride and minoxidil join forces

Doctor-trusted finasteride and minoxidil come together to stop hair loss and regrow hair in just 3-6 months1—with established supplements for healthy hair support.

  • Available in spray, chew, or serum options to fit your routine

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A quick-drying, once-a-day spray with finasteride and minoxidil

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Minoxidil + Supplement Blend Chew

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No water needed, once-daily with minoxidil with orange flavor

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Finasteride

Starting at $22 per month

Effective and quick routine

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Finasteride & Minoxidil

Starting at $32 per month

When used together, men saw better results in clinical trials than using either alone

Actual price to consumer will depend on product and subscription plan purchased.

The featured products include compounded drugs. The FDA does not approve or verify compounded drugs for safety, effectiveness, or quality. Prescription drugs require an online consultation with a healthcare provider who will determine if a prescription is appropriate.

*With a 10-month plan, paid upfront in full. Pricing varies by subscription plan

Medical Review by

Mike Bohl, MD

January 8th, 2025