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Hair loss treatment online

Reviewed by Dr. Priya Sharma, MD — Senior Medical Reviewer. Updated May 2025.

50%

Men affected by 50

80%

Finasteride success rate

$22

Finasteride from (per month)

2

FDA-approved treatments

FDA-approved hair loss treatments

Male pattern baldness (androgenetic alopecia) is caused by DHT (dihydrotestosterone) miniaturising hair follicles. Only two treatments are FDA-approved for this type of hair loss: finasteride (oral) and minoxidil (topical). Used together, they’re significantly more effective than either alone.

Finasteride 1mg (oral)

Blocks DHT production. Stops hair loss in 80% of men and regrows hair in 65%. From $22/month.

Minoxidil 5% (topical)

Increases blood flow to follicles. Works at any stage of hair loss. Visible results in 3–6 months.

Combination therapy

Finasteride + Minoxidil together is the most effective approach. Many men use both.
 

Ketoconazole shampoo

Antifungal with DHT-blocking properties. Often used alongside finasteride as a 3rd pillar.

Dr. Priya Sharma, MD — Senior Medical Reviewer

/our-pharmacists/priya-sharma/ — Reviewed May 2025

For male pattern hair loss, finasteride 1mg daily is my first recommendation — it addresses the root hormonal cause. Add 5% minoxidil for best results. Results take 3–6 months to appear, so don't stop early. The most common reason finasteride "doesn't work" is discontinuation before 12 months.