The Hair Saving Duo

Finasteride & Minoxidil Combo Kit

This combo kit includes a topical minoxidil serum, applied twice a day, and a daily finasteride tablet to help stop hair loss & regrow hair.

When used together, men saw better results in clinical trials compared to using either alone.

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Important Safety Information

Twice-a-day Minoxidil solution is proven to treat hair loss for men.
The daily finasteride tablet is clinically approved to regrow hair on the vertex or crown area.

Minoxidil topical solution is generally safe to use, but some men experience scalp irritation after applying Minoxidil. If this is bothersome, consult your healthcare provider.
If you use too much minoxidil, you may experience side effects such as chest pain, faintness, unexplained weight gain, dizziness, headaches and irregular or rapid heartbeat. Seek emergency health care if you experience serious side effects.
Sexual side effects are rare with finasteride: clinical studies have reported it in 1.2-1.4% of cases. New or worsening depressive symptoms have also been reported.
Learn more about minoxidil side effects here and the finasteride side effects here.

Prescription products require an online consultation with a UK prescriber who will determine if a prescription is appropriate.

Why the finasteride & minoxidil combo kit?

Promote regrowth

Topical minoxidil solution, when applied twice daily, stimulates hair follicles and promotes hair growth at the top of the head and vertex.

Stop hair loss

One finasteride pill per day blocks the production of the DHT hormone that causes hair loss along the hairline, crown and vertex.

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How does minoxidil work?

Increases blood flow

Brings oxygen and nutrients to the scalp by increasing blood flow to hair.

Activates growth

Activates hair out of its resting phase and into growth.

Sustains growth

Extends hair's growth phase for longer, for sustained growth activity.

How does finasteride work?

Blocks DHT

This daily pill works by blocking an enzyme that converts testosterone into DHT, a hormone that can weaken hair follicles.

Regrows hair

Finasteride has been clinically proven to help regrow hair in 3-6 months.

Better together

It’s clinically proven to give even better results when paired with minoxidil, which helps to kick start regrowth.

How to apply minoxidil

Drop it on

Once a day drop 1 ml (dosage marked on the dropper) of the solution directly onto the scalp where you have hair loss.

Rub it in

Gently massage it in with your fingers.

Wait a bit

Let it fully soak into the scalp before the next step of your routine, whether that’s going to sleep or blow drying and styling your hair.

How to take Finasteride

Consistency is key. If you miss a day, it’s all good, just skip it and get back on your game the next day. Just don’t take two doses to make up for it.

Frequently asked questions about minoxidil

Minoxidil is a clinically-proven men’s hair loss treatment used to regrow thicker, fuller hair. Minoxidil can be used to treat several hair loss causes, including male pattern baldness (androgenetic alopecia) and alopecia areata, an immune condition where your body attacks its own hair. It may also be used off-label for several other types of hair loss, such as speeding up regrowth after chemotherapy.

Oral minoxidil is also sometimes prescribed for hair loss (off-label use) as well as the management of hypertension (high blood pressure).

Although the clinically-proven use of minoxidil is for the crown of the head and it's not typically used on hairlines, studies suggest that minoxidil can help hairline hair loss when applied to the hairline (or frontotemporal region). Read more about minoxidil for a receding hairline. Another effective option to treat a receding hairline, especially if you have thinning on the crown as well, is topical finasteride and minoxidil spray.

Minoxidil typically takes at least 3-4 months of twice daily use to start seeing the effects. It is important to be consistent about applying minoxidil and to be patient while waiting to see results. Minoxidil’s lengthy timeline is due to the length of the hair growth cycle, which also takes months. It is also important to continue to use minoxidil even after you see results. Minoxidil’s effects will begin to disappear if you stop using the medication.

Minoxidil topical solution is generally safe to use, but some men experience scalp irritation after applying minoxidil. If this is bothersome, consult your healthcare provider. However, if you use too much minoxidil, you may experience serious side effects, such as chest pain, faintness, unexplained weight gain, dizziness, headaches and irregular or rapid heartbeat. Seek emergency health care if you experience serious side effects. Learn more about minoxidil side effects here.

Yes. In fact, minoxidil and finasteride have been shown to be more effective when used together versus individually. Finasteride works by preventing the breakdown of testosterone into DHT, while minoxidil works as a vasodilator to stimulate blood flow to the scalp and generate increased hair growth. Combined, the two treatments can pack a one-two punch. Our topical finasteride and minoxidil spray contains finasteride and minoxidil in one effective, convenient product.

There is a risk of interaction between minoxidil and some medications including tadalafil, sildenafil, avanafil, and vardenafil. Systemic absorption of topical minoxidil is minimal in most patients when used as directed, however it is possible to absorb in the bloodstream and occasionally produce cardiovascular side effects such as decreases in blood pressure, swelling, and palpitation. Other medications that can also have these effects, when combined with minoxidil, can increase the risk. Signs of interaction may manifest as headaches, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, and or changes in pulse or heart beat. As always, seek medical attention from your healthcare provider in the event of unwanted side effects.

You should not use minoxidil if allergic to it or any of its ingredients. If you experience adverse effects such as allergic reaction, you should cease use immediately and seek medical attention. Prior to using minoxidil, a healthcare professional can screen for risks, such as if you have a history of kidney disease, heart disease, heart failure, or have a pre-existing heart condition, that may preclude a person from use.

How to get treatment online through Hims

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Simple consultation

Answer a few questions about your symptoms and health history.

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A licensed medical provider will determine if treatment is right for you.

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Frequently asked questions about finasteride

Finasteride tablets are used to treat male pattern hair loss, which involves a gradual thinning of scalp hair most obviously manifested as a receding hairline or balding on the top of the head in men. Finasteride is not used to treat all forms of hair loss, such as telogen effluvium, tinea capitis, or others. Finasteride is also sometimes prescribed at higher doses to treat an enlarged prostate gland also known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).

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.

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 study 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.)

Start here to inquire about a finasteride prescription on our website. In the UK, finasteride, is only available with a prescription. You cannot buy finasteride over the counter. In order to get a prescription, you'll need to be evaluated by a healthcare professional either online or in person so they can determine which treatment options may be appropriate and whether finasteride is appropriate for you based on your patient information.

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)

In addition, fewer than 1% of patients develop a rash or breast tenderness which is reversible after the medication is stopped. Medical literature shows some evidence of increased depressive and anxiety symptoms in users under 45 while using oral finasteride. Customers on our platform will answer questions relating to mental health during a consultation for oral finasteride treatment. As always, any new or worsening side effects (such as, feeling not yourself, mood has changed, etc) should be brought to your medical provider for guidance and medical advice. On the whole, studies indicate that side effects usually resolve themselves after the discontinuation of finasteride. However, about 1.4% of the patients who experience side effects continue to experience side effects even after stopping finasteride. There may be an association of sexual dysfunction side effects and the use of NSAIDS (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), which is why your doctor may recommend you stop taking finasteride for the period of time when you take NSAIDS. Seek immediate medical attention if you experience adverse effects like allergic reaction while taking finasteride. 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.

Along with NSAIDS, there are certain prescription drugs, otc medications, and supplements that may have interactions with finasteride. If you have a finasteride prescription, be sure to discuss any current medications or supplements you are taking with your healthcare provider. Additionally, you should avoid finasteride if you have liver disease, as this combination could lead to serious side effects.

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, your hair grows through a multi-phase process that’s referred to as the hair growth cycle. This means that even though finasteride starts working immediately, you shouldn’t expect to see any changes in your hair for several months, even if you’re using the medication as directed. Rest assured that finasteride is actively working. Over time, finasteride begins to accumulate in your body, meaning that a modest daily dose (typically 1mg, although it may vary) is enough to significantly reduce DHT production and keep your hair protected.