A tablet a day, the DHT stays down.
A once-daily tablet that lowers DHT — the hormone most closely linked to male pattern hair loss. Simple to take, and pairs well with topical minoxidil.
Finasteride
A once-daily tablet that lowers DHT — the hormone most closely linked to male pattern hair loss.
How it works
A low-dose daily tablet that reduces DHT, the primary hormonal driver of pattern hair loss. Because it works from the inside, oral finasteride reaches follicles across the whole scalp — useful when thinning isn't limited to the crown or hairline.
Results typically start showing around month three and continue to build through the first year. Your clinician reviews your history first and checks in on how you're doing along the way.
What to expect
- CadenceOne tablet daily, with or without food.
- MechanismInhibits 5-alpha reductase to reduce circulating DHT.
- TimelineSlowed shedding by month 3, visible density improvements around month 6.
- ResponseBest evidence for crown and mid-scalp thinning.
- Side-effect patternUncommon; sexual side effects reported in a small share of patients. Discuss with your clinician.
Who it's for
Oral finasteride is best suited to men treating pattern hair loss early — before follicles miniaturize past the point they respond. A quick review of your history tells us whether it's a fit.
- Men 18+ with visible crown or mid-scalp thinning.
- Want a low-lift, once-daily routine you don't have to think about.
- Interested in stacking with oral minoxidil for a stronger response.
- Ready to commit to a 6–12 month evaluation window.
- —Women — finasteride is not indicated for use in women.
- —Currently trying to conceive with a partner (discuss with your clinician).
- —History of sexual dysfunction where cause is unclear.
- —Under 18, or otherwise not appropriate on clinician review.
Your first 6 months
Finasteride works upstream, lowering DHT so follicles get a chance to recover. The visible payoff is slow — the mirror is a bad early indicator, and photos taken monthly are usually the honest one.
- Months 1–2DHT drops, hair cycle stabilizes
Circulating DHT drops within days, but the visible hair cycle is slower. You may notice slightly less shedding by the end of month two. Nothing dramatic yet — this stage is about the biology, not the mirror.
- Months 3–4Shedding slows meaningfully
Most patients notice fewer strands in the shower and on the pillow. Existing hairs look and feel thicker as follicles stop miniaturizing.
- Months 5–6Density becomes visible
Regrowth in the crown or mid-scalp becomes visible in photos. Your clinician reviews progress and confirms whether to hold, adjust, or stack with oral minoxidil.
