Once-a-day

Oral Minoxidil Hair Loss Treatment

Looking for no-fuss hair loss treatment? This once-a-day pill helps to kickstart hair regrowth by increasing blood flow to hair follicles without affecting hormone balance.

  • Dermatologist-trusted, Rx ingredient that’s regrown hair for 30+ yrs. It is clinically proven to regrow hair in 3-6 months.†

    Kickstarts regrowth by boosting blood flow to hair follicles, moving them into the hair growth phase. It also extends the active growth phase while shortening the resting phase of the hair growth cycle.

  • Minoxidil can cause additional shedding at first, as your hair growth cycle is resetting, making way for new hair to grow in. This improves with continued use and means treatment is working. Shedding is totally normal in the first 2-4 weeks of treatment.

  • With oral minoxidil, you may notice an extra hair or two growing in other places, like your body. While we know this isn't ideal, shaving, plucking, or waxing should do the trick. You can also talk to a provider about switching over to a topical treatment.

  • Always reach out to a provider if you experience any side effects. Questions and follow-up care with a licensed provider are included with Hers.

  • Minoxidil is clinically proven to regrow hair in 3-6 months.† It takes time for hair to grow (on average, hair grows half an inch a month). Consistency is the key to seeing results, so stick with it.

  • 1-3 months - Some shedding may occur while follicles work hard to make way for new hair

  • 3-6 months - New baby hairs begin to fill in as hair loss slows its roll

  • 6+ months - Thin areas become less noticeable, with improved hair density and scalp coverage

Only available if prescribed after an online assessment with a healthcare provider.

Actual price to customer will depend on product and subscription plan purchased.

Hers makes it simple

1. Simple consultation

Complete an online intake form.

2. Connect with a provider

A licensed medical provider will determine if treatment is right for you, 100% online.

3. Free delivery

Your treatment will ship to you for free, if prescribed.

4. Ongoing support

Get unlimited access to licensed providers for questions or follow-up care.

See fuller hair in your future

Featured reviews

Thicker & healthierAmritha R.

Now, having thicker and healthier hair has boosted my confidence in ways I didn’t expect. It’s not just about looks—it’s about feeling more like myself again.

Visibly fullerJessica R.

I went to the hairdresser and unprompted she commented how much thicker my hair was”

Less thinningDoreen F.

In a few more weeks the shedding slowed and stopped. My hair is thicker and fuller and my family cannot believe the results.

Postpartum regrowthKaitlin V.

Postpartum was tough for me. Discovering my hair thinning has been a really hard and emotional journey.

Thicker all overMina J.

After 6 months I saw a complete transformation. My hair is now thicker all over and my edges are almost all there.

Paid testimonials. Before and after images shared by customers. Customers' results have not been independently verified. Individual results may vary.

Why you’ll love minoxidil

Easy routine

Simple, once-a-day treatments you can pop, chew, spray, or apply directly to the scalp.

Safe and effective

Clinically proven active ingredient shown to regrow hair in 3-6 months.

Based on separate clinical studies of topical and oral minoxidil at various doses.

Science of regrowth

See progress in as little as 3-6 months.1

Kickstarts regrowth

It can help boost blood flow to hair follicles, extending the hair growth phase.

Extends growth period

It extends the active growth phase while shortening the resting phase of the hair growth cycle.

Stimulates and thickens

Minoxidil keeps stimulating regrowth and helps thicken strands without the use of hormones.

1. Based on separate clinical studies of topical and oral minoxidil at various doses.

Expert dermatologists in female hair loss, no waiting room required

Hers connects you with a dream team of licensed medical providers who are experts in dermatology and female hair loss. They understand which treatments work best depending on your needs. Just answer some questions and a provider will create a personalized hers hair growth treatment plan for you.

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Frequently asked questions about hers oral minoxidil through Hers
Oral minoxidil is usually prescribed in lower doses when treating hair loss. Through Hers, the starting dose is 1.25mg with an option to increase to 2.5mg, but your provider will determine what is right for you.
Similar to topical minoxidil, the oral minoxidil formulation takes a few months to produce noticeable results to your crown and hairline. Results are usually seen within 6 months but can be seen as early as 3 months.
It’s not recommended to use both topical and oral minoxidil at the same time. Using both will not improve results, but could increase the risk of side effects.
There have not been clinical trials comparing the two, but there appear to be benefits to using oral in some situations. For example, unlike topical minoxidil, it’s possible to adjust the dosage of oral minoxidil in order to get an effective dose.
In addition, some people are treatment resistant to topical minoxidil because of low levels of a specific enzyme in their hair follicles. Low-dose oral minoxidil may be more effective in this case, as the medication is absorbed systemically and activated by the liver.
Minoxidil is a topical medication that dilates blood vessels to increase blood flow to the treatment area, which stimulates hair growth.
Finasteride blocks the production of dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a hormone that can damage hair follicles and cause hair loss. It's often recommended as the first treatment for hair loss.
While minoxidil has been the gold standard for treating women's hair loss, finasteride also shows promise in the treatment of female pattern hair loss, particularly in postmenopausal women.
Minoxidil is a prescription medication, so visiting in-person dermatology specialists was the most common way to get it. With Hers, women can receive a clinical evaluation online in all 50 states, and can get minoxidil pills for hair loss from the comfort of home when deemed medically appropriate.
Yes. Oral minoxidil can cause early hair shedding as beneficial hair cycling is triggered. This is an expected side effect that will improve with continued minoxidil use.
A common side effect of low-dose oral minoxidil treatment is increased hair growth on the face or body (hypertrichosis). Other potential side effects include lightheadedness, palpitations, leg swelling, headaches, swelling around the eyes, and insomnia. Oral minoxidil can cause early shedding as beneficial hair cycling is triggered. This is an expected side effect that will improve with continued minoxidil use. When used at higher doses to treat hypertension, there is a risk of severe heart-related side effects. This was largely unseen in clinical studies using low doses to treat hair loss.
Spironolactone works by blocking androgen hormones which can lead to hair loss in women. Oral minoxidil is a non-hormonal option that increases blood flow to hair follicles allowing them to stay in the growth phase longer.
No, but you should stop taking it if you become pregnant.
No, you should also not use oral minoxidil when pregnant or breastfeeding or while planning to become pregnant. Learn more about oral minoxidil and breastfeeding here.
While some evidence suggests it is possible, other applications are not well studied or widely accepted yet. We do not offer oral minoxidil treatment for other hair disorders (eg, telogen effluvium or alopecia areata).

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