Hair loss treatment, tailored to you.
Explore topical and oral hair loss treatments including finasteride, dutasteride and minoxidil, with personalised prescription pathways reviewed by UK prescribers. Topical finasteride and dutasteride start from approximately £15 per month equivalent.
Know what you want, or build something more personal.
If you already know the treatment you want, choose it below and continue through its dedicated product pathway. If you want a multi-ingredient topical formulation, use the Hair Customiser. The pathway selector also adjusts which treatment routes are shown.
Prescription treatment is not automatically approved. Suitability is assessed individually. View the full product directory.
Choose your treatment route.
Start with a specific treatment if you already know what you want, or build a custom topical formula. Use the filters to compare topical, oral and combination routes.
Topical Finasteride
Topical finasteride with three direct-select strengths and UK prescriber review.
- 100 mL topical solution
- Approx. 3 month supply*
- 180-day expiry
- Assessment, prescription and UK delivery included
Topical Dutasteride
Topical dutasteride in 0.02%, 0.1% and 0.2% strengths for prescriber consideration.
- 100 mL topical solution
- Approx. 3 month supply*
- 180-day expiry
- Assessment, prescription and UK delivery included
Topical Minoxidil
Topical minoxidil in 3%, 5%, 7% and 10% strengths, with direct strength selection and UK prescriber review.
- 100 mL topical solution
- 5% marked as most popular
- 3% and 5% from ~£15/month*
- Assessment, prescription and UK delivery included where approved
Build Your Own Topical
Build a multi-ingredient topical formula with compatible actives and personalised strengths.
- 100 mL personalised topical
- Choose up to the permitted number of actives
- Vehicle and formulation considerations
- UK prescriber review before supply
Finasteride 1mg
An established oral DHT-focused treatment route with multiple supply options, subject to clinical suitability.
- Simple once-daily route where prescribed
- Multiple supply options
- Hair Loss Assessment required
- UK delivery included where stated
Dutasteride 0.5mg
An oral dutasteride pathway for selected patients, subject to individual prescriber assessment and off-label suitability.
- Multiple supply options
- Advanced DHT-focused oral route
- Hair Loss Assessment required
- UK delivery included where stated
Oral Minoxidil 2.5mg
A tablet-based minoxidil route available for prescriber consideration where clinically appropriate.
- Tablet-based treatment route
- Multiple supply options
- Hair Loss Assessment required
- UK delivery included where stated
Oral Minoxidil 5mg
A higher-strength oral minoxidil route shown for comparison and supplied only where a prescriber considers it appropriate.
- Tablet-based treatment route
- Clinical assessment required
- Not suitable for everyone
- UK delivery included where stated
*The ~£15/month figure is an equivalent monthly cost for selected £45, 100 mL topical treatments, including topical finasteride, topical dutasteride and 3%/5% topical minoxidil, when a bottle lasts approximately three months at the prescribed usage. Actual duration varies.
Start lower, where appropriate.
Lower concentration does not mean zero systemic exposure, but some people specifically want to discuss a lower-dose topical DHT pathway. These options feed into the same dedicated product pages rather than a separate customiser.
Finasteride 0.005%
A dedicated low-dose topical finasteride option available through the main topical finasteride product pathway.
Dutasteride 0.02%
A lower-concentration topical dutasteride option that has been directly represented in recent topical dutasteride research.
Growth-focused and custom routes.
Not every topical pathway needs a DHT inhibitor. Minoxidil-based and other supportive combinations can be explored through the Hair Customiser, with the final formulation subject to clinical and technical suitability.
Topical Minoxidil
Explore minoxidil-based scalp formulations, including personalised combination options where appropriate.
Personalised Combination
Build a more complex scalp formulation with compatible actives selected around treatment history, goals and tolerability.
Topical, oral, or personalised?
Different treatment routes target different parts of the hair-loss pathway. The most appropriate choice depends on diagnosis, medical history, previous treatment, preference and clinical suitability.
| Treatment | Route | Main role | Personalisation | Explore |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finasteride | Topical or oral | DHT-focused 5-alpha-reductase inhibition | Three direct topical strengths plus oral supply options | Topical finasteride |
| Dutasteride | Topical or oral | Type I + type II 5-alpha-reductase inhibition | 0.02%, 0.1% and 0.2% topical strengths | Topical dutasteride |
| Minoxidil | Topical or oral | Growth-focused treatment pathway | Topical combinations and separate oral routes | Topical minoxidil |
| Custom combination | Topical | Combines multiple treatment mechanisms where appropriate | Highest level of formulation flexibility | Hair Customiser |
Understand the options before you choose.
Our treatment guides explain evidence, dosing considerations, route differences and safety without requiring you to start an assessment.
Compare the main scalp-applied treatment routes.
Finasteride Topical Finasteride UKEvidence, mechanism, strengths and safety.
Dutasteride Topical Dutasteride UKCurrent topical evidence and personalised formulation options.
Comparison Finasteride vs DutasterideCompare pharmacology and the topical evidence base.
Combination Finasteride + MinoxidilExplore a combined DHT-focused and growth-focused route.
Personalisation Personalised Hair Loss TreatmentHow ingredients, strengths and formulation can be tailored.
A clearer route through modern hair loss treatment.
Topical routes
Dedicated topical finasteride, dutasteride and personalised combination pathways.
Oral options
Finasteride, dutasteride and minoxidil oral pathways where clinically appropriate.
Custom blends
Build multi-ingredient topical formulations when a fixed treatment route is not enough.
Clinical review
Requests are assessed by a UK prescriber and are not automatically approved.
Common questions, clearly answered.
What hair loss treatments are available in the UK?
Depending on clinical suitability, hair loss treatment may include topical or oral minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride and personalised compounded topical combinations. Some medicines are licensed for other indications or supplied as unlicensed compounded medicines when prescribed for hair loss.
How much does topical hair loss treatment cost?
Root & Radiance topical finasteride and topical dutasteride are £45 for 100 mL, including the assessment, prescriber review, prescribed medication and UK delivery where treatment is approved. If 100 mL lasts approximately three months at the prescribed usage, that is equivalent to around £15 per month.
What is the difference between topical finasteride and topical dutasteride?
Both medicines inhibit 5-alpha-reductase and reduce DHT activity. Finasteride primarily inhibits type II 5-alpha-reductase, while dutasteride inhibits both type I and type II. Their topical evidence bases also differ, so the choice should not be based only on which medicine appears pharmacologically stronger.
Can I choose my topical finasteride or dutasteride strength?
You can select a preferred strength on the dedicated topical finasteride or topical dutasteride product page. Your choice is then carried into the clinical assessment and is supplied only if the prescriber considers it appropriate.
Can finasteride or dutasteride be combined with minoxidil?
Combination topical formulations can be considered where clinically and technically appropriate. The Hair Customiser is intended for people who want to explore multi-ingredient topical treatment rather than a single-treatment route.
Do I need a prescription for finasteride or dutasteride?
Yes. Finasteride and dutasteride are prescription-only medicines. Prescription treatment is supplied only after clinical assessment and prescriber approval.
Is topical treatment safer than oral treatment?
Topical administration can change systemic exposure, but it does not guarantee zero systemic absorption or zero systemic adverse effects. The specific medicine, concentration, applied dose and formulation all matter.
How long does hair loss treatment take to work?
Hair-loss treatment is generally assessed over months rather than days or weeks. Published studies commonly evaluate outcomes over periods such as 24 weeks, and individual response varies.
Choose the route that fits you.
Start with a dedicated treatment if you know what you want, or use the Hair Customiser to build a more personalised topical formula. Selected topical routes start from approximately £15 per month equivalent.