Why a Topical Finasteride Gel Is So Awesome!

Both of these medications work to help reduce male hair loss and potentially help with regrowth, but why isn’t Finasteride available in an easy cream or gel application to the scalp like Minoxidil?

Here at Strut, we had the same question. Licensed providers may prescribe a compounded topical hair loss formula for men, filled by a U.S. licensed pharmacy, that combines finasteride and minoxidil into one, easy, once-daily gel.*

Read on to learn why our Finasteride gel is pretty cool, and why it may be the better option for some men.

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1. Applied to the scalp instead of taken by mouth

Finasteride is a great medication for androgenic alopecia, and it has shown its ability to help slow down the rate of hair loss and maintain the current hair that you have.

It works by helping to block DHT in the scalp, a testosterone hormone derivative that contributes to the shrinkage and eventual loss of hair follicles.

However, for some men, they shy away from or stop treatment due to the potential for side effects including decreased ejaculate, sexual disorder, testicular pain, and the risk of male infertility.

The reason for the development of these symptoms is partially due to the way Finasteride is normally used -- in tablet form.

The Finasteride from the tablet is absorbed into the body and goes throughout the entire body, not just straight to the scalp.

This tour of the body gives the medication the ability to not just interact with DHT hanging around the hair follicles, but it can then interfere with the DHT in the testicles and prostate area, throwing things out of whack.

With topical application, the Finasteride is applied where you want it, though some of it may still reach the rest of the body.

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2. Once-daily application at night

If you are one of those people that hate having to take tablets or capsules on a regular basis, or constantly forget if you took your dose that day or not -- tablet medications that work best when taken daily may not be the best choice for you.

With Finasteride gel hair loss medications, you can work your application into your nightly routine just before bed, leave the product on overnight, and then wash off with your shower in the morning.

You will never wonder if you applied your gel or not, because, well, you can just reach up into your hair and check it out.

Finasteride gel works well with a once-daily application, generally at night-time, so that you can apply it and then just sleep with it on your scalp.

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3. Avoid taking pills

Finasteride gel is great news for the pill avoiders of the world.

Whether it is an aversion to swallowing pills, or just hating to have to remember to take them regularly, gels can be much easier.

Just apply the Finasteride gel at night before bed, then get some sleep and wash it off in the morning.

Hair maintenance with no pills involved.

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Also Read: Where Can I Buy Topical Finasteride?

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4. Extra hair-boosting ingredients mixed in for better results

You wouldn’t cook using only one ingredient, because, for instance, you know that tomatoes plus basil tastes amazing when used together, but a little one-note alone.

Sometimes the same goes for hair loss treatments.

Some medications can help each other out, and make it that the results of both combined can be stronger than taking either medication separately.

This is true of topical formulations containing both Finasteride and Minoxidil, as studies have shown greater hair improvement with both medications used together as compared to solo Minoxidil.

A compounded formula like Topical Finasteride Gel, prescribed by a licensed provider and filled by a U.S. licensed pharmacy, can combine two commonly prescribed hair loss medications in one formula, which may make treatment simpler.

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Read Related: Finasteride and Minoxidil: Should You Use Both Together for Hair Loss?

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5. Topical finasteride has been studied for androgenic alopecia

You might be wondering how applying Finasteride to your scalp compares with taking the pill.

Clinical studies have evaluated topical and oral finasteride formulations. Topical finasteride has demonstrated efficacy for androgenic alopecia treatment.

Topical finasteride can still reach the rest of the body, so side effects may still occur.

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Conclusion of Topical Finasteride Gel

There are lots of preferences when it comes to medications, one of them being a preference for oral or applied medications.

One of the most reputable finasteride review sites, finvsfin.com, reviewed our finasteride offerings.

They also seem to agree that they are pretty awesome with their 4.7/5 star thorough assessment of our hair loss medications. You can check out their full thoughts on our hair loss products in the extensive review, here.

If you are ready to look into Strut Health treatment options for your male pattern hair loss, have a free questionnaire and image-based online consultation with our U.S. licensed providers today to see if either our Finasteride tablets or our combination Topical Finasteride Gel are good options for you.

If you are a good fit for treatment, your medication will be made up at a U.S. compounding pharmacy and shipped to your front door with our free shipping.

Want to just avoid DHT blockers all together? No problem, check out our unique Strut Hair Booster with Latanoprost, Melatonin, Caffeine, and Biotin.

*Compounded drug products are not approved or evaluated for safety, effectiveness, or quality by the FDA. Rx required.