Hair loss treatment
The truth is, hair loss isn’t a physical health concern. But it can be very emotional; whether you embrace it, shave it, or treat it. If hair loss is bothering you, we want to help with FDA-approved medication and a doctor who can put you on the right treatment plan.
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Treatment overview
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Rx + OTC treatments
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Treatments for hair loss
Complete an online visit and submit photos and a doctor in our network will evaluate whether prescription hair loss treatment is right for you. If appropriate, we’ll send your personalized treatment with free 2-day shipping.
Finasteride + minoxidil*
Prescription + over-the-counter
Prescription treatment used for receding hairline starting at $35/month (shipped and billed quarterly).
A daily combination of finasteride (generic Propecia), a prescription treatment for male pattern baldness, and minoxidil (generic Rogaine), a topical treatment for the crown of your head.
First month free (on a quarterly plan)
*If your doctor recommends combined use
Important safety informationFinasteride is not appropriate for all men and should not be used by women or handled by pregnant women. Learn more about finasteride
Finasteride
Generic Propecia
Prescription treatment used for receding hairline starting at $20/month (shipped and billed quarterly).
First month free
48% of men treated with finasteride experienced visible regrowth after 1 year of treatment.
Finasteride is not appropriate for all men and should not be used by women or handled by pregnant women. Learn more about finasteride
Minoxidil
Generic Rogaine
Over-the-counter treatment used for thinning crowns starting at $16/month (shipped and billed quarterly). Learn more about minoxidil.
First month free
76% of men using 5% minoxidil for 16 weeks reported hair loss improvement.
Transparent manufacturing
Finasteride manufactured by Ascend in India.
Minoxidil manufactured by Teva in Canada.
What to expect
There will likely be no visible change before 3 months. After 3-4 months of daily use, you may notice that hair loss has slowed, stopped, or maybe even starting to regrow.
1-2 months: save it
There will likely be no visible change in the first two months. Though some people may shed more fine hairs than before. This is temporary and normal.
3-6 months: regrow it
At this point, it may become noticeable that hair loss has slowed, stopped, or in some cases maybe even reversed. Take a photo to track your progress.
6 months and beyond
By now, hair loss may have considerably slowed or stopped, and some people may see signs of regrowth (usually at the crown of the head). Consistent daily treatment is required to maintain results and increase the chance of regrowth.
Treatment results
Photos from Roman members taken after 6 months on finasteride.
Let’s take care of it
Losing your hair can be very emotional; whether you embrace it, shave it, or decide to seek treatment. Truthfully, hair loss is not a health concern. But if it’s bothering you, we want to help.
1. Online visit
Report your symptoms and medical history to a US-licensed physician for evaluation.
2. Free deliveries
Your treatment will be sent in discreet packaging, always with free 2-day shipping.
3. Ongoing care
Send your doctor a message any time to discuss updating your treatment, solving for side effects, or any other questions or concerns.
FAQ
For more information about hair loss, Roman, Ro and more, visit our FAQ page. To speak to a care representative, give us a call at (888) 798-8686 or email us at [email protected].
How does hair loss treatment with Roman work?
We use telemedicine technology and US licensed physicians to provide hair loss treatment that’s reliable, convenient, and discreet.
It starts with your dynamic online visit. Your Roman-affiliated doctor needs to know about your health (current prescriptions, lifestyle, habits, medical history, and symptoms) and see pictures of your current hair loss. They also need to see an official ID to confirm your identity. They review everything, determine if telemedicine is safe for you , and either approve your treatment request or follow up within 24 hours.
If you qualify, our doctors will provide a diagnosis and prescribe the right course of treatment to help you stop hair loss—and you may even regrow hair.
If approved, your FDA-approved medication will come with a treatment plan with a great deal of information about hair loss. It is important you take the time to read it all.
What type of hair loss treatment do you prescribe?
Our physicians may prescribe finasteride (generic Propecia) to treat male pattern hair loss (androgenic alopecia). This medication helps patients maintain the hair they have or possibly even regrow some hair they have lost.
You can also get minoxidil (generic Rogaine), an over-the-counter topical treatment, to slow or even stops hair loss at the crown of the head.
Your doctor may recommend the use of finasteride combined with minoxidil.
Finasteride is not appropriate for all men and should never be used by women or handled by pregnant women. To learn more about who should not use finasteride and the potential side effects, please see the FAQ below regarding side effects and the important safety information.
Are there side effects of hair loss medication?
The most common side effects associated with minoxidil are local skin irritation. Systemic side effects are rare as less than 2% of it gets absorbed.
Like most medications, finasteride is not safe for everyone. In clinical trials, less than 2% of men experienced sexual dysfunction due to finasteride. In addition, finasteride can lower serum prostate-specific antigen and may increase the risk of high-grade prostate cancers. If you decide to seek care through Roman, your Roman-affiliated physician will be available to answer your questions about side effects. Finasteride is not approved for use in women, and pregnant women should not handle finasteride. To learn more about risks associated with the use of finasteride, please see important safety information.
Just as no drug works on everyone, no drug is 100% safe, and finasteride is no exception. Becoming familiar with the possible side effects will help you identify if you are one of the men who experiences them. If you do, you should stop immediately and inform your doctor.
Is hair loss treatment effective?
Hair loss treatment can work to preserve hair and possibly even regrow hair. In one study, Finasteride was effective at stopping hair loss in 83% of men compared to 28% for the placebo group.
Finasteride is not appropriate for all men and should never be used by women or handled by pregnant women. To learn more about who should not use finasteride and the potential side effects, please see the FAQ below regarding side effects and the important safety information.
How long does it take for hair loss treatment to work?
Finasteride and minoxidil typically take 3 to 4 months of daily use to start seeing visible changes. It can take up to a year to see the maximum results. As long as you don’t experience side effects, it’s best to continue medication for one full year before deciding on whether the medication is doing all it can for you. Like all medications, finasteride and minoxidil will work differently for different people. View the important safety information.
