How do the medicines in Verra’s hair treatment category work?

Minoxidil can help keep hair in its growing phase. Results vary. It is used in topical products, and physicians sometimes prescribe it by mouth for hair loss. Oral minoxidil use for hair loss is off-label, meaning this use is not FDA-approved.

Finasteride and dutasteride reduce the formation of dihydrotestosterone, or DHT. This hormone can shrink hair follicles in pattern hair loss. Spironolactone blocks some androgen effects. Topical use of these medicines for hair loss may be off-label or involve a compounded formula. Evidence and risks differ by ingredient and route.

Do not assume what is in Hair Super Capsule or Lash growth serum based on the name alone. Ask for the exact active ingredients and strengths. Lash treatments also require different instructions from scalp treatments.

A licensed physician in your state chooses an appropriate option based on your history. Compounded medications are prepared by a licensed pharmacy for one patient and are not FDA-approved. Your prescription label should explain how to use the specific product.