Hair Loss
Most of the medicines in this category are used for androgenetic alopecia, the pattern thinning that develops at the scalp. Some reduce the hormonal drive behind follicle shrinkage; others keep hair in its growth phase for longer. Either way the aim is to slow further loss, and in some people to support regrowth.
Medicines in the Hair Loss category
Minoxidil Tablets
5 · 10mg
Minoxidil Tablets contain minoxidil, a blood pressure medicine, in several strengths and pack sizes. You can compare the price per tablet across options.
Products in this category
- Propecia: finasteride, 1 mg and 5 mg tablets, used for androgenetic alopecia.
- Finpecia: finasteride 1 mg tablets, used for androgenetic alopecia.
- Rogaine: minoxidil 5% and 10% in a bottle, used for androgenetic alopecia.
- Minoxidil Tablets: minoxidil 5 mg and 10 mg tablets, used for hypertension.
- Avodart: dutasteride 0.5 mg tablets, used for benign prostatic hyperplasia and androgenetic alopecia.
Pharmacy partners in India ship these to Malaysia in discreet packaging.
Choosing and using these medicines
Androgenetic alopecia is diagnosed on clinical grounds, and shedding with another cause needs separate assessment. Finasteride and dutasteride act on the hormone that causes follicles to shrink. Topical minoxidil works by a different route, and the two are sometimes combined. Benefit lasts only while treatment continues, so stopping usually means loss resumes. Judge results over months, with six to twelve months a realistic frame rather than weeks. Oral minoxidil is a blood pressure medicine, and for pattern hair loss it is used at far lower doses; the tablets are supplied as 5 mg and 10 mg, so a doctor needs to set the dose and advise on splitting tablets.
Further reading
FAQ
What do hair loss treatments treat?
People take the hair loss treatments listed here for androgenetic alopecia. You'll find the conditions for each medicine on its own page.
What forms do hair loss treatments come in?
Mostly tablets and skin solutions, plus a few capsules. Each product page shows its forms and strengths.
Which hair loss treatments can I get on MayChemist?
There are 5 hair loss treatments on MayChemist, made from 3 different active ingredients: finasteride, minoxidil and dutasteride. Two to start with: Propecia and Finpecia.
Which of these hair loss treatments suits me?
Begin with the active ingredient; this range has 3 of them. Products with the same ingredient are the same medicine, so then compare strength, form and price per tablet. The details table on each product page covers uses, onset, side effects and interactions. If you take other medicines or live with a long-term condition, talk to a doctor or pharmacist first.
Do I get brand-name or generic hair loss treatments?
Generic or branded generic. We only supply those, never the original maker's packs. Names like Propecia and Rogaine tell you which medicine it is; what arrives is a generic with the same active ingredient and dose. Which brand you get depends on stock.
What you will receive →How are hair loss treatments priced?
That depends on the medicine, the strength and the pack size. Every product page shows the price per tablet for each option, in ringgit by default or another currency you choose. Bigger packs usually work out cheaper per tablet.
Payment and discounts →Where can I buy hair loss treatments online in Malaysia?
Pick a product, strength and pack on MayChemist and check out. Our pharmacy partners send orders from India to Malaysia in plain, discreet packaging. Express Tracked Courier takes up to 1 week; Standard Airmail can take up to 3 weeks.
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