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Topicals for thinning and regrowth

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Custom topical and oral formulations targeting thinning, shedding and density — blended for your hair type and goals.

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Understanding the approach

About hair

Hair thinning is rarely caused by just one thing — which is why single-ingredient drugstore products often underdeliver. Compounded hair formulations can combine multiple proven ingredients in one blend, at strengths chosen for your situation.

Our hair line pairs custom-blended topicals with optional oral support, targeting shedding, thinning at the crown and hairline, and overall density. Every bottle is compounded fresh at a 503A pharmacy.

The routine is simple: apply once a day, track your progress monthly, and give the growth cycle time to do its work.

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What it is

A custom-compounded topical (with optional oral support) blended for your hair goals, shipped fresh each month.

How it works

Multi-ingredient formulations work on several fronts at once — supporting scalp circulation, follicle health and the growth phase of the hair cycle.

Who it's for

Anyone noticing increased shedding, a widening part or thinning at the hairline or crown who wants a targeted, prescription-strength approach.

Treatment selection and dosing depend on your individual history and clinical assessment.

The evidence

Science & research

Research describes the studied ingredient, population and delivery method—not a guarantee of results from this compounded formulation. Evidence may be preliminary or based on laboratory, animal or precursor studies. Your clinician determines whether treatment is appropriate. Compounded medications are not FDA-approved.

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oral minoxidil

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A review in JAAD (Randolph & Tosti, 2021) found low-dose oral minoxidil effective and well tolerated for hair loss.

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finasteride

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Long-term studies (Kaufman et al., European Journal of Dermatology 2008) showed finasteride 1 mg maintained hair counts over five years versus continued loss with placebo.

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The Science of Finasteride and Minoxidil

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Most hair loss in men, and much of it in women, is driven by DHT, a hormone made from testosterone that shrinks hair follicles over time. Finasteride blocks the enzyme that converts testosterone to DHT, which lowers DHT in the scalp and lets miniaturized follicles recover.

Minoxidil works differently. It widens blood vessels and is studied for extending the growth phase of the hair cycle, so more follicles are actively producing hair at any one time. At low oral doses it reaches the whole scalp without the twice-daily application a topical requires.

Biotin, vitamin D3, and vitamin K2 are included to support the building blocks of healthy hair. Everything is compounded into one capsule, taken once a day.

Head-to-head trials (Gubelin Harcha et al., JAAD 2014) showed dutasteride 0.5 mg increased hair count more than finasteride 1 mg.

Combining a DHT blocker with minoxidil targets two separate causes of thinning.

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The Science of Dutasteride and Minoxidil

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Most hair loss in men, and much of it in women, is driven by DHT, a hormone made from testosterone that shrinks hair follicles over time. Two enzymes make that conversion. Finasteride blocks one of them. Dutasteride blocks both, which lowers DHT further and is why it is studied as the stronger option for people who have not responded to finasteride.

Minoxidil works differently. It widens blood vessels and is studied for extending the growth phase of the hair cycle, so more follicles are actively producing hair at any one time. At low oral doses it reaches the whole scalp without the twice-daily application a topical requires.

Biotin, vitamin D3, and vitamin K2 are included to support the building blocks of healthy hair. Everything is compounded into one capsule, taken once a day.

Head-to-head trials (Gubelin Harcha et al., JAAD 2014) showed dutasteride 0.5 mg increased hair count more than finasteride 1 mg.

Combining a DHT blocker with minoxidil targets two separate causes of thinning.

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The Science of Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil

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Minoxidil widens blood vessels, which improves blood flow to the scalp, and it is studied for extending the growth phase of the hair cycle so more follicles are actively producing hair at any one time. It was first used as a blood pressure medication, and hair growth was noticed as a side effect.

At low oral doses, minoxidil reaches the whole scalp without the twice-daily application a topical requires, and without the scalp irritation some people get from topical solutions. Low-dose oral minoxidil has been studied for thinning hair in both women and men.

This capsule leaves out finasteride, which makes it the usual choice for women, for people who cannot take a DHT blocker, and for hair thinning that is not driven by DHT. Biotin, vitamin D3, and vitamin K2 are included to support the building blocks of healthy hair.

A review in JAAD (Randolph & Tosti, 2021) found low-dose oral minoxidil effective and well tolerated for hair loss.

Personalized care

From selection to ongoing support

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Explore treatment details, available formulations and shipping availability.

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Clinical assessment

A licensed clinician determines whether a prescription is appropriate and confirms dosing and any required labs.

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Follow your care plan

Use your pharmacy instructions and discuss your response, side effects and follow-up needs with your clinician.

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