Hair loss

Medications against hair loss

There are effective remedies for hair loss, the most widely used are Minoxidil and Finasteride. Minoxidil is a topical solution that is applied directly to the scalp to stimulate hair follicles and increase hair growth. Finasteride is a prescription tablet that reduces levels of DHT, a hormone that causes hair loss. Other treatment options include PRPtherapy and laser treatment.

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Published: 10 Nov 2025
Christian Schyllert, Doctor
Last modified: 25 Nov 2025
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Which remedy is best against hair loss?

Despite research and development over the past 25 years, no one has fully managed to solve the riddle of cure hair loss.

Vitamins for the hair, hair growth products, conditioners and special shampoos that are examples of remedies for hair loss that some companies market have not been shown to produce any noticeable results.

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Finasteride

Medication for hair loss and thin hair, how does it work? Finasteride is the substance that is part of the drug Propecia and is considered a hair growth agent. This preparation is a remedy against hair loss for men. Women should not use it as the substance can cause severe birth defects in pregnant women. Propecia works by inhibiting the enzyme (5-alpha reductase) that causes testosterone to form dihydrotestosterone (DHT). DHT is the substance that causes androgenic hair loss — that is, male pattern baldness.

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‍ Minoxidil

Minoxidil is the substance that has been approved for the longest time as a hair growth agent against hair loss. American researchers were working on developing new heart medications and then saw how some experimental animals had increased hair growth. Thus, the effectiveness of the drug against hair loss was discovered by chance. Minoxidil is available in Sweden as a 2% solution against female hair loss and as a 5% solution for men. Minoxidil is sold in Sweden under brand names such as Rogaine, Rekrea and Orifarm. Are you interested in knowing more about hair loss medicine? Welcome to a consultation!

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