Treatment comparisons

Compare hair-loss treatments.

Sourced comparisons of common treatments, including route, regulatory status, study results, side effects, and important limitations.

Finasteride vs Minoxidil for Hair Loss: What the Evidence Actually Shows

Finasteride and minoxidil both work for male pattern hair loss — but through different mechanisms, with different FDA-approved uses, timelines, and side effects. Here is what the evidence actually separates.

Treatment comparison