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Hair LossHair Loss Medications

This category covers the main medicines for male-pattern hair loss. They slow further loss and can support regrowth, but the benefit only lasts while treatment continues.

Medicines in the Hair Loss category

Propecia

Finasteride

1 · 5mg

Indicated to manage male pattern hair loss, formulated to target hormonal conversion and support follicle retention.

From$0.60/ tabletView

Avodart

Dutasteride

0.5mg

Developed to alleviate symptoms of prostate enlargement, indicated to target hormone-related hair loss and support prostate function relief.

From$0.92/ tabletView

Dutas

Dutasteride

0.5mg

Developed to alleviate symptoms of prostatic enlargement and to target androgen-dependent hormone changes.

From$3.15/ tabletView

Rogaine

Minoxidil

5 · 10%

Developed to support hair regrowth to address hair thinning.

From$28.05/ bottleView

Loniten

Minoxidil

5 · 10mg

Utilized to target high blood pressure and promote scalp hair growth.

From$2.98/ tabletView

What’s in this category

  • 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors such as finasteride and dutasteride reduce the hormone that shrinks hair follicles.
  • Topical minoxidil prolongs the growth phase and can be combined with the tablets.

Conditions it covers

These medicines are used for androgenetic alopecia.

Hair Loss in Asia

Male-pattern hair loss is a common concern across Asia, and discreet access to treatment has grown across Singapore, Hong Kong, Thailand and the wider region. Affordable generic finasteride and minoxidil have made long-term treatment far more reachable than the original brands.

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