As this is a Prescription only medication, after purchasing, you will need to complete an online consultation with our prescriber. If the medicine is not approved 100% refund given.
 
Finasteride is a drug used in the treatment of androgenic alopecia, which is more commonly known as male pattern baldness. This is a condition that affects around half of men by the time they reach the age of 50. However, it often begins much earlier than this. The drug acts as an inhibitor, preventing the conversion of testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a hormone that can have a damaging effect on hair follicles.
 
What is finasteride?

Finasteride is an inhibitor of 5-alpha reductase, an enzyme that converts  changes) testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT) (the male hormones).

Finasteride is prescribed for conditions which are felt to be due to the accumulation (build up) of dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in tissues like hair follicles.

Use of finasteride in women

This medication is currently prescribed off label. This means that it is being used for a condition it was not previously meant to treat.

This treatment will only been prescribed by our clinical director after careful consideration of other treatment options.

It is important to be aware that finasteride is classified as category X in pregnancy. This means that finasteride is not suitable for women who are likely to become pregnant, as it can change the levels of the male hormones which may affect a male baby’s development.