Hair
Minoxidil 6% / Finasteride 0.1% Topical
Your once-daily scalp protocol, compounded.
A single topical solution combining minoxidil and finasteride, compounded by a licensed 503A pharmacy and applied once a day. Your provider confirms it's clinically appropriate for you before it ships.
Purchase type
Save 10% today and on every refill. Auto-renews at your selected cadence, pause or cancel anytime.
Cadence
Strength set by your provider. They confirm the right strength and dose for you during your online visit.
Only available if prescribed after an online consultation with a licensed provider.
What's included
- ✓Medication and supplies
- ✓Provider visit and unlimited follow-ups
- ✓Free expedited shipping
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Two mechanisms in one bottle
Minoxidil stimulates the follicle at the scalp while finasteride blocks DHT locally, combined into a single once-daily solution.
Applied, not swallowed
A topical route keeps the finasteride mostly at your scalp. Studies of topical finasteride show only a small fraction reaches the bloodstream.
Compounded by a US-licensed pharmacy
A licensed 503A pharmacy compounds minoxidil 6 percent and finasteride 0.1 percent to the formula your provider prescribes.
A provider reviews your file
A US-licensed provider confirms the formula is appropriate for you before it ships. Real pricing, shown up front.
From quiz to your door
Your provider prescribes this as a single solution that works on hair loss two different ways. Minoxidil acts locally at the scalp, opening potassium channels and boosting VEGF activity, which keeps follicles in their growth, or anagen, phase longer and increases blood flow where you apply it. Finasteride is included in the same solution but works differently: applied to the scalp rather than swallowed, it blocks DHT right at the follicle, and only around 1.4 percent of that dose ever reaches your bloodstream, a fraction of what an oral tablet puts into your system. Your provider designs this combination so both mechanisms run at once, from one bottle.
Take the quiz
Answer a few questions about your hair loss, health history, and goals.
A provider reviews
A US-licensed provider reviews your intake and prescribes the compounded solution if it is appropriate.
The pharmacy compounds and ships
A US-licensed 503A pharmacy compounds your minoxidil and finasteride and ships it free in discreet packaging.
Apply once daily
Apply to your scalp once a day and message your care team anytime as your results build.
About Minoxidil 6% / Finasteride 0.1% Topical
- Combines two hair-loss mechanisms, minoxidil and topical finasteride, in one daily application
- Roughly 1.4 percent systemic absorption of finasteride, far below what oral tablets produce
- Minoxidil alone is FDA-approved as a topical hair-loss treatment since 1988
- One application instead of managing two separate products on different schedules
What the studies show
Topical minoxidil and finasteride have each been studied in randomized trials, and the combination has been tested head to head against each on its own. Here is what that research found.
- Rossi A, et al. Efficacy of the association of topical minoxidil and topical finasteride compared to their use in monotherapy in men with androgenetic alopecia. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2024.
- Olsen EA, et al. A randomized clinical trial of 5% topical minoxidil versus 2% topical minoxidil and placebo in the treatment of androgenetic alopecia in men. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2002;47(3):377-385.
- Lubis FF, et al. Randomized controlled trial on the efficacy and safety of the combination therapy of topical 0.1% finasteride with 5% minoxidil in male androgenetic alopecia. Arch Dermatol Res. 2025.
Two different approaches
Combination vs one agent alone
| Minoxidil + finasteride | Minoxidil alone | |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanisms | ✓Two: follicle stimulation and DHT blockade | One: follicle stimulation |
| Targets DHT | ✓Yes, at the scalp | No |
| Head-to-head trial | ✓Higher global improvement at 6 months | Lower in the same trial |
| Routine | One daily application | One daily application |
| Systemic finasteride exposure | Low, topical route | None |
| Best for | Men who want both pathways in one step | Those who prefer minoxidil only |
Your first months
Most people notice visible change between eight and twelve weeks, building toward a peak around twelve to eighteen months. A temporary uptick in shedding between weeks two and eight is normal, your hair cycle resetting itself rather than the treatment failing. Minoxidil and finasteride work through separate mechanisms, extending the hair growth phase and improving blood flow to the scalp on one hand, reducing DHT at the follicle on the other; combining them in one daily application lets both processes run together, and your provider confirms the combination fits you. In a one-year comparative study, 94.1 percent of people using the combination improved, versus 59 percent on minoxidil alone and 80.5 percent on topical finasteride alone. Some people notice dandruff, redness, itching, or irritation where they apply it daily, and systemic absorption, along with systemic side-effect risk, stays minimal at these strengths.
Start applying
Begin once-daily application after your provider confirms your prescription. Early shedding can occur and is a normal part of the cycle.
First visible change
This is the window where many people first notice new growth. Consistency matters, so apply daily.
Density builds
Continued use fills in thinning areas as more follicles shift into active growth.
Peak effect
Results generally build toward a peak in this range and are maintained with continued daily use.
What members say
“I liked that it was one bottle instead of a pill plus a foam. A provider reviewed everything first and it showed up a few days later.”
“Around week ten I stopped seeing hairs on my pillow. By month five the front looked noticeably fuller in photos.”
“Going topical mattered to me so most of the finasteride stays at my scalp. Pricing was clear and the care team answered every question.”
Ratings and member reviews shown here are illustrative composites built from anonymized intake-to-outcome data; identifying details have been altered. Individual results vary. Compounded medications are not FDA-approved.
What to know about side effects
This product is compounded by a licensed pharmacy and is not FDA-approved. It has not undergone FDA review for safety or efficacy. It's absolutely contraindicated during pregnancy or breastfeeding, since finasteride, even at low systemic exposure, carries a risk of harm to a developing fetus. Your provider will also ask about any scalp conditions or broken skin, since irritation can increase how much of the medication is absorbed. If your provider decides this combination isn't clinically appropriate for you, you won't be charged for the medication.
Most common
- Scalp itching, dryness, or flaking
- Temporary increased shedding when starting
- Redness or irritation where applied
- Unwanted hair growth if the solution spreads to the face
Less common, talk to your provider
- Contact dermatitis
- Decreased libido or erectile difficulty
- Headache or dizziness
Rare but serious, seek care
- Signs of an allergic reaction such as swelling of the lips, tongue, or throat
- Chest pain, rapid heartbeat, or sudden weight gain from fluid retention
Frequently asked questions
Compounded medications are prepared by a US-licensed pharmacy and are not reviewed by the FDA for safety or effectiveness. Products are dispensed only after a licensed provider determines they are appropriate. Information here is educational and is not a substitute for medical advice.