Topical Finasteride Hair Loss Solution
Personalised topical finasteride for male pattern hair loss, supplied as a 100 mL compounded scalp solution with multiple finasteride strengths available for prescriber consideration.
Your £45 price includes the online clinical assessment, UK prescriber review, prescribed medication and UK delivery where treatment is approved.
*Based on a 100 mL bottle lasting approximately three months at the prescribed usage. Actual duration depends on directions and individual use.
Product at a glance
Compounded topical finasteride is an unlicensed medicine prepared against an individual prescription where clinically appropriate.
Choose Your Topical Finasteride Strength
Select the strength you would like the prescriber to assess. Your selection is carried directly into the hair-loss assessment, so you do not need to rebuild a single-ingredient treatment in the full Hair Customiser.
*Equivalent monthly cost based on a 100 mL bottle lasting approximately three months at the prescribed usage. You pay £45 for the 100 mL supply. Treatment is prescription-only and your selected strength is a request for clinical assessment, not a guaranteed prescription.
Choose a Topical Finasteride Strength That Fits the Treatment Plan
Topical finasteride is not one fixed product strength. Root & Radiance can provide concentrations from 0.005% to 0.2% where clinically and technically appropriate. A higher percentage should not automatically be assumed to be the better option.
Lower-strength topical finasteride
For people specifically researching lower-concentration topical finasteride. Lower concentration does not mean zero systemic exposure or zero risk.
Low-Dose Finasteride GuideIntermediate strengths
Alternative concentrations may be considered where appropriate rather than forcing every patient into one predetermined strength.
Topical finasteride 0.2%
0.2% is available for prescriber consideration, but concentration, applied amount, vehicle, previous treatment and individual suitability all matter.
Topical Finasteride 0.2% Hair Loss Solution
Topical finasteride 0.2% is one of the concentrations available through the personalised pathway. It contains 2 mg of finasteride per mL of formulation. Whether 0.2% is appropriate depends on the prescribed dose, treatment history, formulation and clinical assessment.
Published topical finasteride research includes several different concentrations and dosing regimens. Results from a 0.25% research formulation or a proprietary Phase III spray should not be presented as direct proof that every 0.2% compounded solution will produce identical efficacy, scalp DHT reduction or systemic exposure.
Higher concentration does not automatically mean better
When comparing topical finasteride products, look beyond the percentage on the bottle. Application volume, frequency, vehicle, total delivered dose, tolerability and clinical evidence all influence the treatment.
What Does £45 Include?
Clinical assessment + prescription pathway
Complete the online medical assessment. A UK prescriber reviews whether the requested prescription treatment is appropriate before supply.
100 mL prescribed medication + UK delivery
If approved, the £45 price includes the compounded 100 mL topical finasteride formulation and UK delivery. There is no separate delivery fee.
Why show an equivalent monthly cost?
A 100 mL bottle is designed to provide a larger supply than a 30 mL monthly-format bottle.
If your prescribed use means 100 mL lasts approximately three months, £45 equates to around £15 per month.
This is a cost comparison, not a subscription price and not a guarantee that every bottle lasts exactly three months.
Personalise Your Topical Finasteride Formula
Topical finasteride can be considered alone or alongside additional ingredients where there is a clinical rationale and the complete formulation is technically suitable.
Finasteride + Minoxidil
Combines a DHT-focused medicine with minoxidil, a recognised hair-growth treatment pathway.
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Additional ingredients may be considered depending on the prescribed pathway. More actives do not automatically mean a better formulation.
Explore the Hair CustomiserVehicle choice
Where technically appropriate, formulation vehicle can also be considered, including alternatives for people researching alcohol-free or propylene glycol-free scalp solutions.
Alcohol-Free & PG-Free GuideDoes Topical Finasteride Work?
Topical finasteride has been investigated in clinical research for male androgenetic alopecia. The strength of the evidence is best understood by looking at the formulation and dose actually studied rather than assuming every compounded solution behaves identically.
Evidence-led, without overclaiming
A randomised Phase III study of a specific topical finasteride spray found a greater improvement in target-area hair count than placebo over 24 weeks.
The studied topical formulation produced substantially lower plasma finasteride exposure than oral finasteride, while serum DHT was still reduced.
Separate dose-ranging research has also shown that the applied topical dose influences scalp and serum DHT effects.
How Does Topical Finasteride Work?
Finasteride inhibits type II 5-alpha-reductase, reducing conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT). DHT contributes to progressive follicle miniaturisation in men who are genetically susceptible to androgenetic alopecia.
Applying finasteride to the scalp changes the route of administration, but it does not make systemic absorption impossible. This is why topical finasteride remains prescription-only and requires individual assessment.
How to Order Topical Finasteride Online in the UK
Choose your finasteride strength
Select 0.005%, 0.1% or 0.2% directly on this page and continue into the clinical assessment.
Complete the online assessment
Provide the medical information required for a prescriber to assess suitability.
UK prescriber review
Your request is not automatically approved. The prescriber may approve, amend or decline treatment according to clinical suitability.
Preparation and delivery
If prescribed, your 100 mL formulation is prepared and supplied with UK delivery included in the £45 price.
Topical Finasteride Side Effects and Safety
Topical administration does not mean zero systemic exposure. Finasteride has recognised sexual and psychiatric adverse-effect considerations, and current UK safety advice should be discussed as part of prescribing.
Important safety information
Finasteride is not appropriate for everyone. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should avoid exposure to finasteride-containing preparations where absorption could occur. Follow the specific directions, precautions and patient information supplied with your prescription.
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Start Your Topical Finasteride Consultation
Equivalent to approximately £15 per month* when a 100 mL bottle lasts around three months. You pay £45 for 100 mL, including assessment, prescriber review, prescribed medication and UK delivery where treatment is approved.
Topical Finasteride UK FAQs
How much does topical finasteride cost in the UK?
Root & Radiance charges £45 for a 100 mL prescribed topical finasteride formulation. The price includes the online assessment, UK prescriber review, prescribed medication and UK delivery where treatment is approved.
How much is topical finasteride per month?
If a 100 mL bottle lasts approximately three months at the prescribed usage, the equivalent cost is around £15 per month. Actual duration depends on the prescribed directions and individual use.
Can I get topical finasteride 0.2%?
0.2% topical finasteride is one of the concentrations that can be considered through the Root & Radiance personalised pathway. It is supplied only where a prescriber considers the requested formulation appropriate.
What strengths of topical finasteride are available?
Finasteride concentrations from 0.005% to 0.2% can be considered. The appropriate concentration depends on clinical assessment, prescribed dose and formulation requirements.
Is topical finasteride 0.2% better than 0.1% or 0.05%?
Not necessarily. Higher concentration does not automatically mean a better clinical outcome. Application volume, total dose, vehicle, treatment history, response and systemic exposure all need to be considered.
Can topical finasteride be combined with minoxidil?
Finasteride and minoxidil may be prescribed together in a compounded topical formulation where clinically and technically appropriate.
Does topical finasteride have side effects?
Yes. Topical finasteride can be systemically absorbed and finasteride-related adverse effects cannot be excluded. Local scalp effects may also occur depending on the formulation.
Do I need a prescription for topical finasteride?
Yes. Finasteride is a prescription-only medicine and requests require appropriate clinical assessment and prescriber approval.
How long does topical finasteride take to work?
Hair-loss treatment is usually assessed over months rather than days or weeks. Published topical finasteride trials commonly evaluate outcomes over periods such as 24 weeks.
What is the expiry of the Root & Radiance topical finasteride solution?
The formulation is supplied with an expiry of up to 180 days. Follow the expiry and storage instructions shown on the dispensed product.
References
Piraccini BM et al. Efficacy and safety of topical finasteride spray solution for male androgenetic alopecia: a phase III, randomized, controlled clinical trial. PubMed.
Caserini M et al. Effects of a novel finasteride 0.25% topical solution on scalp and serum dihydrotestosterone. PubMed.
MHRA. Finasteride and dutasteride: updated safety warnings for psychiatric side effects and sexual dysfunction. GOV.UK.