Finasteride + Minoxidil 0.1%/5% Topical Foam
- A topical finasteride and minoxidil foam formulation available as a provider-guided hair-loss treatment option.
- Treatment requires review by a licensed healthcare provider and a prescription when clinically appropriate.
This topical formulation contains finasteride 0.1% and minoxidil 5%. Finasteride affects the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT), while topical minoxidil is used for certain types of hair loss. Your provider determines whether this specific formulation is appropriate for you.
Apply the foam exactly as prescribed and follow the instructions provided with your medication. Because this formulation contains topical finasteride, use the specific application amount, frequency, and handling instructions provided by your healthcare provider and dispensing pharmacy.
Topical finasteride can be absorbed through the skin and may cause systemic or local adverse effects. FDA has reported adverse events associated with compounded topical finasteride, including sexual and mood-related effects, as well as local skin reactions.
Your healthcare provider determines whether this treatment is appropriate for you and can consider your health history, medications, potential risks, and treatment response as part of your care.
Start Your Hair Loss
Care Journey
A simple provider-guided process to determine whether this topical foam may be appropriate for your hair-loss needs.
- 1Get Started
Provide the information needed for a licensed healthcare provider to understand your hair-loss concerns and treatment needs.
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- 2Provider Review
A licensed healthcare provider reviews your information and determines whether this topical treatment is clinically appropriate for you.
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- 3Start Your Treatment
If prescribed, receive instructions for applying the foam and follow the treatment plan provided by your healthcare provider.
Provider-guided care
Important Things to Know
Before Starting Treatment
Review important considerations about foam application, skin exposure, safety, treatment expectations, and ongoing provider guidance.
- Understanding Finasteride and Minoxidil
- Applying the Topical Foam
- Local Skin Reactions
- Avoiding Unintended Medication Transfer
- Systemic Finasteride Exposure
- Reviewing Treatment Response
This formulation contains topical finasteride. FDA states that there are currently no FDA-approved topical finasteride products. Compounded drugs are not FDA-approved and are not reviewed by FDA for safety, effectiveness, or quality before marketing.
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Your Topical Foam
Care Plan
Your provider determines the appropriate treatment approach and may review your response over time to guide your ongoing care.
If prescribed, your provider will give you specific instructions for applying the foam and handling the medication safely.
Use the medication according to your prescription and follow the application, storage, and handling instructions provided.
Your provider may review your treatment experience, skin tolerance, and hair-loss concerns to determine the appropriate next step in your care.
Treatment instructions and ongoing care vary by patient and formulation. Do not change the amount, frequency, or application method without guidance from your healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
It is a topical formulation containing finasteride 0.1% and minoxidil 5% that may be prescribed as part of provider-guided hair-loss care. Your healthcare provider determines whether this specific formulation is appropriate for you.
Finasteride reduces the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT), while topical minoxidil is used for certain types of hair loss. The two ingredients work differently, and your provider can determine whether this combination is appropriate for your individual circumstances.
This specific topical finasteride and minoxidil combination is not an FDA-approved product. FDA states that there are currently no FDA-approved topical formulations of finasteride, including topical finasteride products combined with other active ingredients. Compounded drugs are not FDA-approved or reviewed by FDA for safety, effectiveness, or quality before marketing.
FDA has received reports of systemic adverse events associated with compounded topical finasteride, including sexual and mood-related effects, as well as local reactions such as irritation, redness, dryness, scaling, stinging, and burning. Topical finasteride may also be unintentionally transferred to other people through contact with the treated area.
Hair-loss treatment does not produce immediate changes, and individual response varies. FDA-approved 5% topical minoxidil products state that some men may see results after several months of consistent use, while the appropriate expectations for this specific combination formulation should be discussed with your healthcare provider.
This product contains topical finasteride and requires evaluation and a prescription from a licensed healthcare provider. FDA has identified potential risks associated with compounded topical finasteride, and patients should discuss the potential benefits, risks, and appropriate handling of the formulation with their provider.