What is finasteride and how does it treat hair loss?

It is a 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor that reduces the conversion of testosterone to DHT, the hormone responsible for follicle miniaturisation in male androgenetic alopecia.

When do results become visible?

Signs of stabilisation appear at 3–6 months; visible improvement from 6–12 months. Treatment is continuous: on discontinuation, effects fade over 6–12 months.

What adverse effects are possible?

A small percentage of patients report reduced libido or changes in erectile function. These are reversible in most cases. The doctor reviews risks with you before prescribing.

Is it combined with minoxidil?

Yes — a common pairing in androgenetic alopecia: finasteride halts the process, minoxidil stimulates the follicle. The doctor decides whether to combine based on your case and the pattern of loss.

Can I get a consultation for Finasteride from Bruges?

Yes. Hi-Doctor runs 100 % online across the EU, so if you live in Bruges you can fill in the questionnaire and receive the medical review without travelling. The electronic prescription issued by the licensed doctor is valid in any EU pharmacy under Directive 2011/24/EU; outside Spain, the pharmacist dispenses the locally marketed equivalent of the same active ingredient.

How does a doctor evaluate a hair-loss case in an online consultation?

Through the pattern of loss, how long it has been progressing, family history and current medication. In some cases we ask for scalp photos. The doctor proposes a tailored treatment plan and adjusts it to your tolerance.

What is the private electronic prescription and why is it valid across the EU?

The private electronic prescription (Receta Médica Privada Electrónica) is issued by a licensed doctor in Spain. It is a PDF carrying every field required by EU Directive 2011/24/EU (patient, prescriber with country of registration, active ingredient, dose), which makes it legally recognised across all 27 EU member states. In Spanish pharmacies it is dispensed from the QR; outside Spain, the pharmacist dispenses the locally marketed equivalent of the same active ingredient.

How does Hi-Doctor work step by step?

1) Fill in an online medical questionnaire in about 4 minutes. 2) The plan is €25 every 4 weeks for weight loss or €35 every 3 months for hair growth; sexual health is €35 per consultation. 3) An EU-licensed doctor reviews your case and, if appropriate, issues an electronic prescription. 4) Collect it at any EU pharmacy. If the review is not approved, the applicable fee is refunded in full.

How much does it cost and what does the price include?

The plan is €25 every 4 weeks for weight loss or €35 every 3 months for hair growth; a one-off sexual-health consultation is €35. Each includes a licensed doctor's review and an electronic prescription if approved. If the review is not approved, the applicable fee is refunded in full. Medication is paid for separately at the pharmacy at the price it sets.

Finasteride · BrugesPrescription only

Online medical consultation for Finasteride in Bruges.

An EU-licensed doctor reviews your case and, if eligible, issues an electronic prescription valid in any pharmacy in Belgium. Consultation €35, refunded if the doctor decides it is not safe to prescribe.

One tablet a day, with or without food
Blocks DHT — the hormone behind pattern hair loss
Decades of clinical evidence

€11.67/mo (billed €35 every 3 months)Full refund if a review is not approved

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Medication, if prescribed, is dispensed and paid for separately at a pharmacy.

Form1 mg oral tablet

FrequencyOnce a day

ResultsStabilises at months 3–6

StatusPrescription only

About

What is Finasteride?

Active ingredient: Finasteride · Dosages: 1 mg / day

Finasteride is a 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor: it reduces the conversion of testosterone into DHT, the hormone responsible for follicle miniaturisation in male androgenetic alopecia.

It's a continuous daily treatment — on discontinuation, effects fade over 6–12 months. A licensed doctor confirms the diagnosis, reviews the risks with you and rules out contraindications before prescribing.

How it works in the body

By lowering DHT, finasteride slows or stops the progressive shrinking of the hair follicle. Stabilisation comes first — usually at 3–6 months — and visible improvement, where it happens, builds from 6–12 months.

How it helps

How it protects your hair.

Blocks the cause

Targets DHT, the hormonal driver of pattern loss — not just the symptom.

Stabilises first

Most men notice the shedding slows between months 3 and 6.

Built for the long term

Effects are maintained with continuous use and periodic medical reviews.

What to expect

A steady, monitored routine.

One 1 mg tablet daily. Results are assessed over months, not weeks — and your doctor follows up through your account chat.

Months 1–3 · Daily 1 mg; changes build silently
Months 3–6 · Shedding stabilises
Months 6–12 · Visible improvement is assessed
Ongoing · Continuous use with periodic reviews

Doses your doctor can prescribe

Standard dose1 mg / day
Pharmacy price~€15–25 / month

Your schedule is personal

These are typical steps only. Your doctor adjusts the plan to how you respond and tolerate it — and you can message them at any point.

Safety first

Safety, in full.

Finasteride is an effective medicine — and like any medicine it carries risks. Your doctor screens for all of this before prescribing. Here's the honest picture, not just reassurance.

Adult men with mild-to-moderate androgenetic alopecia (male pattern hair loss).

1 mg orally once a day, with or without food.
Visible response usually appears at 3–6 months and stabilises by 12 months.
Stopping treatment reverses the gains within 6–12 months.
Not licensed for pre-menopausal women; pregnant women should not handle broken or crushed tablets (risk to a male foetus).

Who should not take it

Women, especially during pregnancy or planning pregnancy — finasteride causes feminisation of male foetuses.
Children and adolescents under 18.
Known hypersensitivity to finasteride or any tablet excipient.
Severe liver impairment — discuss with the doctor before prescribing.

When to seek urgent care

For severe, sudden or unexpected symptoms, call your local emergency number or go to the nearest emergency department. Then let your doctor know through your account chat.

Read the full Finasteride safety summary

PRICING

Two clear ways to continue your care.

€25 / 4 weeks for weight loss or €11.67/mo (billed €35 every 3 months) for hair growth. €35 one-off is available for sexual health.

ONGOING PLAN

Recommended

Ongoing treatment plan

Hair growth

€11.67/mo

billed €35 every 3 months

For ongoing treatment and doctor-reviewed renewals.

Available for weight-loss and hair-growth treatments.

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WHAT'S INCLUDED

First consultation included
Renewals reviewed by your doctor
Ongoing care with your doctor
Priority review
Cancel anytime

Full refund if a review is not approved For a one-off consultation, we refund the €35 consultation fee. For a subscription review, we refund that period's fee and cancel the plan.

Note: The medication, if the doctor prescribes it, is paid separately at the pharmacy at the price it sets. Hi-Doctor does not sell medications.

Reviews

What our patients say.

Verified reviews from Hi-Doctor patients · names changed for privacy · individual results vary.

The doctor was upfront that results would take months. By month five the shedding had clearly slowed.

Marc R.

8 months in treatment

Renewals and check-ins all happen in the account chat. No waiting rooms, no awkward conversations.

Jonas T.

1 year in treatment

They reviewed my history first and explained the risks honestly before prescribing anything.

Adrián M.

6 months in treatment

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Questions about Finasteride.

Find out if it's right for you

See if Finasteride is appropriate for you.

Answer a few questions and a licensed EU doctor reviews your case within 24 hours. Refunded in full if it's not right for you.

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The Finasteride consultation works the same way across the EU.

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