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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.
- Two mechanisms, one bottle
- Once-daily scalp application
- Minimal systemic finasteride
- Compounded for you
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Strength set by your provider. They confirm the right strength and dose after reviewing your required post-purchase intake.
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What's included
- ✓Medication and supplies
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After checkout you complete a short medical review in your member portal, and a US-licensed provider reviews it before your compounded solution ships.
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.
About Minoxidil 6% / Finasteride 0.1% Topical
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.
- 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
Minoxidil opens scalp channels
It boosts blood flow and follicle activity, extending the growth phase.
Finasteride blocks DHT locally
At the scalp it lowers the DHT that miniaturizes follicles, with little reaching your bloodstream.
Follicles grow and hold
Stimulation and DHT blockade work together on the same follicles.
Two pathways, one daily application, aimed at the same thinning areas.
How to get it
Today
Take the quiz
Answer a few questions about your hair loss, health history, and goals.
Next
A provider reviews
A US-licensed provider reviews your intake and prescribes the compounded solution if it is appropriate.
3 to 5 days
The pharmacy compounds and ships
A US-licensed 503A pharmacy compounds your minoxidil and finasteride and ships it free in discreet packaging.
Ongoing
Apply once daily
Apply to your scalp once a day and message your care team anytime as your results build.
What the research shows
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.
79%
In a randomized 3-arm trial, 79 percent of men using topical minoxidil plus finasteride reached a meaningful global improvement score at 6 months, versus 41 percent on minoxidil alone.
Rossi et al., J Cosmet Dermatol 2024
45% more
5 percent topical minoxidil produced 45 percent more hair regrowth than the 2 percent strength at 48 weeks in 393 men.
Olsen et al., J Am Acad Dermatol 2002
0.1% topical
A separate randomized trial of topical 0.1 percent finasteride with minoxidil measured significant gains in hair density and thickness over 12 weeks.
Lubis et al., Arch Dermatol Res 2025
References
- 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.
Minoxidil + finasteride or Minoxidil alone
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 |
What to expect
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.
- Weeks 1 to 4
Start applying
Begin once-daily application after your provider confirms your prescription. Early shedding can occur and is a normal part of the cycle.
- Weeks 8 to 12
First visible change
This is the window where many people first notice new growth. Consistency matters, so apply daily.
- Months 4 to 6
Density builds
Continued use fills in thinning areas as more follicles shift into active growth.
- Months 12 to 18
Peak effect
Results generally build toward a peak in this range and are maintained with continued daily use.
Safety and 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.
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
- Contact dermatitis
- Decreased libido or erectile difficulty
- Headache or dizziness
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
This is not a complete list of side effects. This solution is compounded by a US-licensed pharmacy. Finasteride is dangerous in pregnancy and can harm a developing male fetus, so this product must not be handled by anyone who is or may become pregnant. Wash your hands after applying and let it dry before contact with others. Tell your provider about every medication you take before starting.
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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.