Male Pattern Hair Loss
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Overview
Clinically supervised options for male pattern hair loss and related scalp presentations where remote prescribing may be appropriate following medical assessment.
Hair loss treatments are not suitable for everyone and should only be used where clinically appropriate following review of symptoms, medical history, current medicines, and risk factors.
Last updated: May 2026
Male pattern hair loss
Male pattern hair loss commonly presents with:
- Gradual thinning at the temples, crown, or hairline
- Progressive hair shedding over months or years
- Family history of similar hair loss (common but not required)
- Otherwise healthy scalp without severe inflammation, infection, or scarring
Some forms of hair loss may require in-person examination or specialist assessment before treatment is considered.
Private suitability
Private prescribing may be considered where clinically appropriate following medical assessment.
Patients may be suitable if they:
- Are adults (18+)
- Have symptoms consistent with male pattern hair loss
- Understand the potential risks and side effects of treatment
- Are willing to follow treatment and monitoring advice
- Have no contraindications identified during assessment
Treatment may not be suitable where there is:
- Sudden or rapidly developing hair loss
- Patchy hair loss or scalp scarring
- Significant liver disease
- Previous serious reactions to finasteride
- Unexplained breast symptoms or prostate-related symptoms
- Pregnancy exposure concerns within the household
- Significant low mood, depression, or thoughts of self-harm
Common questionnaire topics
Assessment commonly includes:
- Hair loss pattern and duration
- Previous hair-loss treatments and response
- Current medicines and allergies
- Liver, prostate, breast, and mental health screening
- Lifestyle and general health factors
- Identity and age verification
- Photographs where clinically required to support assessment
Treatment approach
Hair loss treatment aims to slow further hair loss and may support regrowth in some patients, although results vary between individuals.
Response to treatment is usually gradual and may take several months to become noticeable.
Treatment may be adjusted, paused, or stopped depending on clinical response, side effects, or safety concerns.
Further information
Review Fee
The fixed medical review fee for this indication is £8.00.
This fee covers the independent clinical assessment carried out by your reviewing doctor, including reviewing your medical questionnaire, checking suitability and safety, and making a prescribing decision where appropriate.
The review fee is charged once your request is submitted for clinical assessment and is non-refundable after the review has been completed.
Available Medicines
Available treatment options may include finasteride and related hair-loss treatments where clinically appropriate following medical assessment.
Treatment suitability, supply duration, and prescribing decisions are determined independently by the reviewing doctor based on safety, medical history, current medicines, and clinical guidance.
| finasteride | - | 1mg | 28 tablets (1 mg) | Oral | £14.99 | 2 units: 5% saving3 units: 10% saving6 units: 15% saving |
| finasteride | Propecia | 1mg | 28 tablets (1 mg) | Oral | £39.99 | 2 units: 5% saving3 units: 10% saving6 units: 15% saving |