Minoxidil and spironolactone for female hair loss:
Get a prescription
- Consultation price is $59
- Medication renewal is $39
- Get a response 1-2 days
*In order to ensure that they are appropriate for your skin condition, an independent, board-certified dermatologist reviews your medication requests. The medication’s cost is not included.
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How it works? |
Benefits |
Minoxidil and spironolactone combinations |
How to get a minoxidil and spironolactone prescription? |
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FAQ
What is spironolactone and minoxidil used for?
Dr. Eric Howell, board-certified dermatologist says that spironolactone and minoxidil are used for treating female androgenic alopecia, (also known as female pattern hair loss).
This combination of spironolactone and minoxidil leverages the anti-androgenic properties of spironolactone with the follicle-stimulating properties of minoxidil. This dual action approach targets multiple pathways involved in hair loss, offering a more comprehensive treatment.
Dr. Howell says that although topical spironolactone should not be used during pregnancy, it does not carry the same risk profile as finasteride/dutasteride.
How does minoxidil and spironolactone work for female hair loss?
Spironolactone
- Reduces androgen production: Spironolactone inhibits the enzyme 5-alpha-reductase, which is responsible for converting testosterone to DHT, the hormone that contributes to hair follicle miniaturization.
- Blocks androgen receptors: It binds to androgen receptors on hair follicles, preventing DHT from exerting its harmful effects on hair growth.
Minoxidil
- Enhances blood flow: By widening the blood vessels, minoxidil increases blood circulation to the scalp, ensuring that hair follicles receive a better supply of nutrients and oxygen.
- Prolongs hair growth phase: Minoxidil prolongs the anagen phase of the hair growth cycle, resulting in thicker and longer hair growth over time.
- Stimulates follicular activity: It can also activate resting hair follicles, prompting them to enter the growth phase and produce new hair strands.
Benefits of using spironolactone and minoxidil
together for female hair loss
Reduce hair loss
Reduce hair loss effectively a combined approach: spironolactone decreases androgen effect and minoxidil improves scalp blood flow.
Stimulate hair growth
Minoxidil prolongs the anagen phase of the hair growth cycle, leading to increased overall hair density and thickness.
Maintain existing hair
This combined topical solution helps keep existing hair by reducing follicle miniaturization and strengthening the hair.
How are minoxidil and spironolactone combined for hair loss?
Depending on the severity of your hair loss, your online dermatologist can recommend
a few of the following combinations.
Oral minoxidil + oral
spironolactone
Oral spironolactone + topical
minoxidil
Combined solution of topical
spironolactone + minoxidil
How to get spironolactone and minoxidil for female hair loss?
Do you need a prescription for spironolactone and minoxidil for hair growth?
Yes, you need a prescription for topical minoxidil and spironolactone solution as this medication needs to be mixed by a compounding pharmacy since it is not available by any commercial brands.
How to get a prescription for spironolactone and minoxidil?
You can have a photo-consultation via Miiskin with a board-certified dermatologist. If they consider this medication is safe and adequate for you they will prescribe it. They can also propose a better medication for your hair loss if they deem it more suitable. Consultation price is $59 and medication renewals are $39.
How to buy spironolactone and minoxidil online?
Oral minoxidil and spironolactone can be purchased at any local pharmacy, however the combined solution of topical spironolactone and minoxidil is not available in traditional pharmacies. If you want to request this topical treatment, your dermatologist will create a prescription via Skin Medicinals which is a compounding pharmacy. You can then login and pay for your prescription, it will be delivered to your doorstep. You may also be able to use a local compounding pharmacy to prepare this formulation if one is available in your area.
How to get a spironolactone and minoxidil prescription online?
- Start an online dermatology visit
- Get an answer and pick up any prescribed medication
- Use treatment and wait for results
Process to getting a prescription for spironolactone and minoxidil
By using an online photo-based dermatology consultation through Miiskin, you can connect with a dermatologist who will assess your case. If appropriate, the dermatologist will prescribe spironolactone and minoxidil, which you can then pick up at your preferred pharmacy.
Why choose the combination of a spironolactone and minoxidil spray?
Enhanced efficacy
By combining two medications that have different mechanisms of action, you increase the success rate of your hair loss treatment as hair loss is targeted by both medications.
Safe for women
Spironolactone reduces androgen levels, helping with hormonal hair loss in women. Minoxidil stimulates hair growth by widening blood vessels in the scalp. Both are effective and safe with medical supervision.
Can be used long-term
The long-term use of spironolactone and minoxidil is generally considered safe and effective for managing hair loss long-term (under medical supervision) while being affordable at the same time.