Finasteride
A prescription medication for male pattern hair loss. A decision for a doctor, not a forum.
Finasteride is a prescription medication used to slow male pattern hair loss by reducing the hormone involved in follicle miniaturisation. It is one of the better-evidenced options for hair loss, which is why it comes up constantly in looksmaxxing circles. It also has potential side effects that some men experience, so it must be prescribed and monitored by a doctor who knows your history.
It is the most-discussed hair-loss medication online; the honest summary is that it works for many men and must be decided with a doctor.
- Hair retention
- Hairline
- That it regrows a full hairline — it mainly slows loss.
- That it's fine to source online without a prescription — it isn't.
- See a doctor or dermatologist early if you notice thinning
- Discuss benefits and side effects honestly before starting
- Track progress with standardised photos
- Book a dermatologist appointment
- See a doctor or dermatologist early if you notice thinning
- Discuss benefits and side effects honestly before starting
- That it regrows a full hairline
- Prescription medication with potential side effects. Only use under medical supervision.
Put this into a system
Stop reading, start doing. Run a protocol that operationalises this.
Brickell Men's Daily Strengthening Shampoo (160 ml)
Cleans without stripping — keeps hair healthy and full-looking.
Norwood Scale
The standard classification system for male-pattern hair loss.
Hair Miniaturization
Progressive thinning of individual hair shafts in androgenetic hair loss.
Temple Recession
Hairline recession occurring at the temples.
Minoxidil
A topical treatment used for hair loss and, off-label, for beard growth.
CelluHair Spray · $69
A rice-bran-oil and rosemary hair spray with biotin and keratin for daily scalp care. It's cosmetic hair care, not medicine — if you're genuinely thinning, see a dermatologist first.
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