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FDA-approved
Oral Finasteride for Hair Regrowth
Generic for Propecia®
Starting at $22/mo
This once-a-day pill is clinically proven to increase regrowth or reduce hair loss. Simple.
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Over 90% of users saw increased regrowth or reduced hair loss in clinical trials*
FDA-approved for more than 25 years
Free shipping, if prescribed
How it works
Finasteride treats hair loss in men by reducing scalp DHT (dihydrotestosterone). DHT is an androgen hormone derived from testosterone thought to shrink hair follicles and cause many guys to experience hair loss.
Side effects
As with any medication, there might be side effects. Hims offers free, unlimited access to licensed providers so that you can ask questions and adjust your medication at any time.
Sexual side effects are rare, only reported in 1.2-1.4% of cases in one study. New or worsening depressive symptoms have also been reported.
Emerging evidence suggests that topical finasteride can help regrow hair and prevent further hair loss with a lower risk of sexual side effects as compared to finasteride pills.
Actual price to customer will depend on product and subscription plan purchased.
*Source: 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.
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What causes hair loss in men?
Male pattern baldness is the most common cause of hair loss. It is typically an inherited condition. As the condition progresses the natural hair growth cycle weakens and your hair follicles shrink, causing your hair to become shorter and finer. The exact cause for this type of hair loss is unknown but it is related to the production of the hormone dihydrotestosterone (DHT). Treatments that inhibit the production of DHT are sometimes effective in slowing, stopping, or reversing hair loss due to androgenic alopecia.
Does finasteride work?
Prescription finasteride (1mg dose prescribed for hair loss) has been clinically proven to reduce hair loss or increase hair regrowth in more than 90% of participants. Results are usually noticed after about 3-4 months of daily use. Continuous use of finasteride is essential, or new hair will be lost after one year of stopping the medication. (In comparison, topical minoxidil 5% is effective in stimulating hair regrowth in about 50% of men who use it consistently.)
Does finasteride cause sexual side effects?
In clinical trials of finasteride 1mg, the following sexual side effects were the most common side effects experienced by patients:
- Decreased libido or lower sex drive (reported in 1.8% of patients taking finasteride vs. 1.3% taking placebo)
- Erectile dysfunction (reported in 1.3% of patients taking finasteride vs. 0.7% taking placebo)
- Ejaculation disorder (reported in 1.2% of patients taking finasteride vs. 0.7% taking placebo)
- Decreased volume of ejaculate (reported in 0.8% of patients taking finasteride vs. 0.4% taking placebo)
Emerging evidence suggests topical finasteride can help regrow hair and prevent further hair loss with a lower risk of sexual side effects compared to finasteride pills. Read more on reducing side effects.
How long does it take for finasteride to work?
If you are taking finasteride for hair loss, it may take 3-6 months before you start to notice results. Typically it takes closer to 12 months to see the best results. Finasteride starts working as soon as it’s absorbed by your body. This means that you’ll start blocking the conversion of testosterone and have lower DHT levels as soon as the first dose of finasteride gets into your system. However, you shouldn’t expect to see any changes in your hair for several months, even if you’re using the medication as directed.
Does finasteride cause weight gain?
No, weight gain is not considered a side effect of finasteride.