Oral Finasteride for Hair Regrowth | Hims

Oral Finasteride for Hair Regrowth

Generic for Propecia®

This once-a-day pill is a prescription-strength option to increase regrowth or reduce hair loss. Simple.

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Meet finasteride

• FDA-approved for more than 25 years
• Free shipping, if prescribed

How it works

Finasteride treats hair loss in men by reducing scalp DHT (dihydrotestosterone). DHT is an androgen hormone derived from testosterone thought to shrink hair follicles and cause many guys to experience hair loss.

Side effects

• As with any medication, there might be side effects. Hims offers free, unlimited access to licensed providers so that you can ask questions and adjust your medication at any time.
• Sexual side effects are rare, only reported in 1.2-1.4% of cases in one study. New or worsening depressive symptoms have also been reported.
• Emerging evidence suggests that topical finasteride can help regrow hair and prevent further hair loss with a lower risk of sexual side effects as compared to finasteride pills.

Testimonials

Thinning at hairline

Month 0 Month 6
Hims has really given me my confidence back. My scalp was no longer showing as prominently as it was before the application and the fullness I had when I was younger started to reappear.

Bald patches

Month 0 Month 4
The improvements have been great in building confidence and stopping my hair loss.

Overall thinning

Month 0 Month 12
The best part is that applying the medication is so easy, and treatment is super affordable. I'm happy to recommend Hims to anyone experiencing hair loss.

Why you'll love oral finasteride

Treats all forms of male pattern hair loss

Finasteride has been FDA-approved to treat hair loss for over 25 years. It is used to treat receding hairlines, bald spots, and overall thinning.

Simple and effective

One finasteride pill per day blocks the production of the DHT hormone that causes hair to fall out.

Frequently asked questions about finasteride

What causes hair loss in men?

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.

Does finasteride work?

Prescription finasteride (1mg dose prescribed for hair loss), an ingredient used to reduce hair loss or increase hair regrowth in more than 90% of participants. Results are usually noticed after about 3-4 months of daily use.

Does finasteride cause sexual side effects?

As with any medication, there might be side effects. Sexual side effects of oral finasteride have been reported in 1–2% of men. Hims offers unlimited access to licensed providers so that you can ask questions and adjust your medication at any time.

How long does it take for finasteride to work?

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.

Does finasteride cause weight gain?

No, weight gain is not considered a side effect of finasteride.