Monitoring Hair Density: How to Track Your Hair Growth Progress

You want to get a prescription for hair growth medication like Finasteride, Minoxidil, or Dutasteride online in the EU. Yes, you can get these medications through a licensed EU doctor, and here's how. Hi-Doctor connects you with EU-licensed doctors who review your case individually. The online consultation is just €25, and if approved, you receive a prescription in under 24 hours. This prescription is valid at any pharmacy across the EU.

How it works — get your hair growth medication prescription in 4 steps

1. Fill the online medical questionnaire (2–3 minutes) and pay the €25 consultation fee.
2. A licensed EU doctor reviews your case in private. If the doctor decides the treatment is not appropriate, your €25 is refunded automatically — no risk, you pay nothing.
3. If approved, you receive a REMPE electronic prescription (PDF file) in your Hi-Doctor account and by email within 24 hours.
4. Print the PDF or show it on your phone — present it at any pharmacy in the EU to collect the medication.

Who qualifies for Finasteride, Minoxidil, or Dutasteride

Our EU-licensed doctors assess each patient individually to determine if Finasteride, Minoxidil, or Dutasteride is appropriate. Generally, they look for male pattern baldness (androgenetic alopecia). Contraindications or reasons a doctor might not prescribe include certain liver conditions, prostate issues, or allergies to the medication's components. Women, especially those who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, are typically not candidates for Finasteride or Dutasteride due to potential risks. The doctor will review your medical history and current health status through the online questionnaire to ensure your safety and the effectiveness of the treatment.

What Finasteride, Minoxidil, and Dutasteride actually do (and doesn't do)

These medications work in different ways to combat hair loss. Finasteride and Dutasteride are 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors. They reduce the amount of dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in the body, a hormone responsible for shrinking hair follicles in men with androgenetic alopecia. Lowering DHT can slow down hair loss and, in some cases, lead to regrowth. Minoxidil, on the other hand, is a vasodilator that is believed to work by widening blood vessels and opening potassium channels, which helps deliver more oxygen and nutrients to the hair follicles, stimulating growth.

It's important to have realistic expectations. These medications typically require consistent use for several months (3-6 months) before visible results appear. They aim to slow hair loss and promote regrowth, but they are not a cure for baldness, and results vary. They do not instantly restore a full head of hair, nor do they prevent future hair loss if treatment is stopped.

Side effects and when to stop

Like all medications, Finasteride, Minoxidil, and Dutasteride can have side effects. For Finasteride and Dutasteride, potential side effects can include sexual dysfunction (decreased libido, erectile dysfunction, ejaculation disorders), breast tenderness or enlargement, and in rare cases, depression. Minoxidil, especially topical, can cause scalp irritation, itching, or unwanted hair growth on other parts of the body. Oral Minoxidil can have more systemic effects, including changes in blood pressure or heart rate.

It's crucial to discuss any side effects with your doctor. If you experience severe side effects or any concerning symptoms, you should stop the medication and seek medical advice immediately. Always follow your Hi-Doctor's instructions and never exceed the prescribed dosage.

Why Hi-Doctor vs. walking into a clinic

Choosing Hi-Doctor for your hair growth medication prescription offers significant advantages over traditional clinic visits:

• Speed: Get your prescription in under 24 hours, compared to weeks of waiting for a clinic appointment.
• Price: A flat €25 online consultation fee, with a money-back guarantee, versus variable and often higher private clinic fees.
• Privacy: Everything happens securely within your private Hi-Doctor account. No reception desks, no waiting rooms.
• Convenience: Access an EU-licensed doctor from anywhere, at any time, using your phone or computer. No need for city-centre travel.
• Trust: Join over 50,000 satisfied patients with a 4.8 Trustpilot rating.
• EU-wide validity: Your REMPE prescription is valid at any pharmacy in the EU.