Author name: Fannie Pena

For decades, the comparison between minoxidil and finasteride was framed in strictly clinical terms. One is a topical vasodilator that stimulates hair follicles. The other is an oral medication that reduces dihydrotestosterone, the androgen primarily responsible for follicular miniaturization in androgenetic alopecia. In textbooks and guidelines, this distinction is clear, mechanistic, and clinically coherent. In […]

Hair loss treatment has undergone a quiet but profound transformation. What was once the domain of dermatology clinics and specialist consultations has increasingly moved into the digital space, where patients can access diagnosis, prescriptions, and ongoing treatment through a few clicks. Platforms offering minoxidil and finasteride subscriptions have proliferated, promising convenience, discretion, and rapid access