Hair Loss

Understanding what kind of hair loss you have will help inform what kind of hair loss medication and treatment to discuss with our online doctors. No matter what kind of hair loss you have, there are options for hair loss treatment and medication that can help manage your condition.

Effective treatment for hair loss starts with identifying the cause. Schedule an appointment with our experienced hair loss doctor for an accurate diagnosis. Depending on the cause of hair loss, your treatment plan may include at-home medications, including:

• Minoxidil (Rogaine): can help early signs of hair loss but cannot regrow an entire head of hair. Be sure to apply minoxidil solution or take oral minoxidil as directed, usually once a day, to stimulate hair growth and prevent further hair loss.
• Finasteride (Propecia): is FDA-approved to treat male pattern baldness. It can help slow hair loss and encourage new hair growth when taken as directed.
• Dutasteride: is similar to finasteride and works by inhibiting DHT production. It is also used for treating male pattern baldness but is less widely prescribed than finasteride.
• Spironolactone: therapy can help increase hair thickness and prevent hair loss for women with female pattern hair loss.
• Corticosteroid injections: For certain types of hair loss, our doctors may recommend a referral to a specialist such as a dermatologist for in-person injections to encourage hair growth. These injections are usually given every 4–8 weeks as needed.
• Other treatments: If your hair loss is related to an infection, your doctor may prescribe antifungal medication, , or other medications to treat the underlying cause.