Minoxidil / finasteride topical solution

Minoxidil / Finasteride Topical

Minoxidil and finasteride combined in a topical solution applied directly to the scalp, formulated to limit systemic exposure.

  • Applied to the scalp once daily
  • The two most widely prescribed hair loss treatments in one solution
  • Topical delivery designed to reduce systemic absorption

Select your supply

Billed every 90 days, cancel anytime.

  • Prescribed by a US-licensed provider
  • Compounded at a US 503(a) pharmacy
  • Shipped cold, ready to use
  • HSA / FSA eligible
Safety information

Side effects are possible with any medication. Read the full safety information for finasteride and minoxidil and discuss all medications with your provider.

Compounded medication. Compounded products are not FDA approved. Optera provides this compounded solution from US-licensed 503(a) pharmacies only.

Not for use in pregnancy. Finasteride is not for women who are pregnant or may become pregnant. It can cause birth defects in a male fetus. Pregnant women should not handle the solution, and it should not be applied where a partner or child may come into contact with it before it dries.

Common side effects. Scalp itching, dryness, or irritation, temporary shedding in the first weeks, and unwanted hair growth where the solution drips or transfers. Sexual side effects from finasteride are less common with topical use but possible. Tell your provider about any side effect you think is related to this medication.

Talk to your provider first. If you have heart disease or low blood pressure, if you have broken or irritated skin on the scalp, or if you are being treated for a chronic medical condition.

When to stop. Stop and contact your care team if you experience chest pain, fainting, or a severe reaction. For a medical emergency, call 911.

Prescription treatments are dispensed only when clinically appropriate after provider review. Compounded medications are not FDA approved.

Round Out Your Plan

Commonly prescribed together. Add a second product for $60 off, or three for $120 off.

The Science of Topical Minoxidil and Finasteride

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. Applied to the scalp, it lowers DHT where the follicles are while limiting how much reaches the rest of the body.

Minoxidil 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. Topical minoxidil is the most studied hair loss treatment there is.

DHT Reduction

Finasteride lowers the hormone associated with follicle miniaturization.

Regrowth Support

Minoxidil may support thicker, fuller hair.

Limited Systemic Exposure

Formulated so less finasteride reaches the bloodstream than the oral form.

One Application

Both treatments in a single daily step.

Individual results vary and are not guaranteed.

How Minoxidil / Finasteride Topical Works

What the solution does over time.

Day 1

Finasteride begins lowering DHT in the scalp, the hormone that shrinks hair follicles, while minoxidil supports blood flow to the scalp.

30 Days

Some temporary shedding is normal as follicles reset into a new growth phase.

3 Months

Shedding typically slows as more follicles move into active growth.

6 Months

New growth and improved density may become visible.

1 Year and Beyond

Full results are typically assessed at 12 months, and continued use maintains them.

Timeline reflects the general mechanism and published research. Individual results vary and are not guaranteed.

How Optera Works

100% online care, personalized dosing, and treatment delivered to your door.

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Build your protocol and share your health history.

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Our providers review and prescribe if it's right for you.

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Compounded and shipped cold to your door.

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The Optera Standard

What you can count on with every order.

No gray-market labeling

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“Research use only” products sold by Optera

Regulated pharmacies

503(a)

Every prescription compounded at a licensed US pharmacy

Clinician-guided

100%

Of prescriptions reviewed by a licensed provider

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