Topical Minoxidil Hair Loss Solution
Choose a 3%, 5%, 7% or 10% minoxidil strength in a 100 mL scalp-applied solution. Select your preferred option, then continue for clinical assessment and UK prescriber review.
Choose your strength
5% is our most popular selection. Higher concentration does not automatically mean a better clinical result.
Price includes the 100 mL formulation, clinical assessment, prescription where approved and UK delivery. Treatment is not supplied unless clinically suitable.
A well-established topical growth pathway.
Minoxidil is one of the best-known topical treatments used for androgenetic alopecia. Root & Radiance adds a personalised route by offering several concentrations within a clinician-reviewed pathway rather than forcing every user into the same fixed strength.
Scalp applied
Topical minoxidil is applied directly to the scalp and can suit people who prefer a topical routine rather than an oral treatment route.
Choose your concentration
Select 3%, 5%, 7% or 10%. Your choice is still subject to clinical review and the highest concentration is not automatically the most appropriate.
Personalise further
If you want minoxidil combined with other compatible ingredients, use the Hair Customiser instead of this single-active route.
3%, 5%, 7% or 10%?
5% topical minoxidil is a familiar evidence-based concentration and is our most popular selection. The 3%, 7% and 10% personalised concentrations provide additional options where appropriate, but concentration alone should not be used as a proxy for effectiveness.
| Strength | 100 mL price | Approx. monthly equivalent* | Positioning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3% | £45 | ~£15 | Lower-concentration personalised option |
| 5% | £45 | ~£15 | Most popular and the most recognisable established strength |
| 7% | £55 | ~£18.33 | Higher-concentration personalised option |
| 10% | £55 | ~£18.33 | Highest concentration available on this pathway |
*Monthly equivalent assumes a 100 mL bottle lasts approximately three months at the prescribed usage. Actual duration varies. 7% and 10% are personalised compounded strengths and should not be interpreted as proven superior to 5%.
5% has an established UK topical evidence base.
Licensed 5% topical minoxidil products are available in the UK for androgenetic alopecia. UK product information reports that response varies between individuals and that consistent use over several months may be needed before regrowth is apparent. The evidence for personalised concentrations above 5% is less established, so 7% and 10% should not be presented as automatically more effective.
Results take time
Hair-cycle changes are gradual. Licensed topical minoxidil information describes effects emerging over months rather than days or weeks.
Early shedding can occur
A temporary increase in shedding has been reported after starting topical minoxidil as follicles transition through the hair cycle.
Consistency matters
Ongoing use is generally required to maintain the effect. The instructions supplied with your own prescribed formulation should be followed rather than copying the dosing of another minoxidil product.
Minoxidil can sit inside a more personalised topical route.
This page is designed for people who want minoxidil as their core topical treatment. If you want to explore a multi-ingredient formulation containing minoxidil alongside compatible prescription or supportive ingredients, use the full Hair Customiser.
Build a personalised topical→Compare before you choose.
Use these supporting pages to understand the wider topical and oral treatment routes, then return to the dedicated product pathway when you know what you want.
Explore the complete Root & Radiance treatment pathway.
Topical guideTopical Hair Loss TreatmentCompare scalp-applied routes and how they fit into treatment planning.
Combination guideFinasteride + MinoxidilLearn about combining DHT-focused and growth-focused topical pathways.
PersonalisationCustom Topical SolutionsExplore multi-ingredient personalised hair loss formulations.
Minoxidil is not right for every type of hair loss.
Hair loss that is sudden, patchy, unexplained or associated with an abnormal, inflamed or painful scalp needs appropriate assessment rather than simply increasing treatment strength. Your medical history and current medicines also matter.
Scalp effects
Topical minoxidil can cause local effects such as itching, dryness, irritation, redness or unwanted hair growth if transferred away from the scalp.
Systemic symptoms
Seek medical advice if symptoms such as chest pain, rapid heartbeat, faintness or dizziness, unexplained weight gain, or swelling of the hands or feet occur.
Individual review
Suitability depends on your hair-loss pattern, age, medical history, scalp health, pregnancy or breastfeeding status where relevant, and other medicines or treatments.
Topical minoxidil FAQs.
Key questions people ask when comparing minoxidil strengths and topical hair-loss routes.
What strengths of topical minoxidil do you offer?
This pathway offers 3%, 5%, 7% and 10% minoxidil in a 100 mL topical solution. All treatment requests remain subject to clinical assessment and prescriber review.
How much does topical minoxidil cost?
3% and 5% are £45 for 100 mL. 7% and 10% are £55 for 100 mL. The price includes the assessment, prescription where approved, medication and UK delivery.
Is 10% minoxidil better than 5%?
Not necessarily. A higher concentration should not be assumed to produce a better result. 5% has a well-established evidence base in licensed UK topical minoxidil products, while evidence for higher compounded concentrations is less established.
How long does topical minoxidil take to work?
Response varies. Licensed topical minoxidil information describes hair-growth effects developing over several months, and consistent ongoing use is generally required to maintain benefit.
Can minoxidil cause shedding at first?
Temporary increased shedding has been reported in the first weeks after starting topical minoxidil. Persistent or concerning shedding should be discussed with a clinician.
Can I combine topical minoxidil with finasteride or dutasteride?
Combination topical pathways may be considered for some people after assessment. Use the Hair Customiser if you want to explore a multi-ingredient formulation rather than minoxidil alone.