Hair Loss Options for Women at GobyMeds

If you're a woman experiencing hair loss, you know what a painful, isolating experience it can be. Your symptoms might include shedding more hair in the shower, a widening part, a thinner ponytail, less volume at the crown, or a sense that your hair doesn't feel as full as it used to.

The good news: there are treatment options that may help slow shedding, support healthier-looking density, and encourage regrowth over time. At GobyMeds, you can access hair-loss options designed for women's differing needs, including finasteride-free topical treatment and finasteride-containing options when appropriate (learn more about finasteride below).

Use this guide to learn more about the women’s hair-loss options available through GobyMeds and to decide which one may be right for you.

First, What Kind of Hair Loss Are We Talking About?

One of the most common types of hair loss in women is female pattern hair loss, also called androgenetic alopecia. It often appears as gradual thinning over the top of the scalp while the front hairline stays mostly intact. Hair loss can also be influenced by many other factors, including stress, postpartum changes, thyroid conditions, iron deficiency, medications, scalp conditions, and major changes in nutrition or health.

Because different causes require different approaches, it's worth sharing your full health history during your intake. If your hair loss is sudden, patchy, comes with scalp pain or inflammation, or is happening alongside other symptoms, a healthcare professional may recommend additional evaluation.

What Is Finasteride?

Finasteride is a prescription medication that works by lowering levels of dihydrotestosterone, or DHT. DHT is a hormone that can contribute to androgenetic hair loss, also known as pattern hair loss, in people who are genetically sensitive to it.

For hair loss, finasteride is FDA-approved for men with male pattern hair loss. In women, it may be used off-label in select cases, most often for postmenopausal women or with additional pregnancy-risk screening and consent. This is because finasteride is not appropriate during pregnancy, breastfeeding, or when planning pregnancy.

Some GobyMeds hair loss options include finasteride, while others are finasteride-free. Understanding whether a treatment contains finasteride can help you and your provider choose an option that fits your health history, pregnancy plans, and comfort level.

A Finasteride-Free Option for Women of Any Age

For women who want to avoid finasteride, are not candidates for it, or want a treatment that may be available across a broader range of ages, GobyMeds offers:

Sensitive Spray: Minoxidil 7% / Tretinoin / Fluocinolone / Biotin / Melatonin Topical Spray (Finasteride-Free)

This compounded topical spray is designed to support hair and scalp health through multiple ingredients:

• Minoxidil is widely used for pattern hair loss and can stimulate hair growth when used consistently.
• Tretinoin can increase topical absorption of minoxidil.
• Fluocinolone can help manage scalp irritation or inflammation when appropriate.
• Biotin, also known as vitamin B7, supports normal hair health, though supplementation is most helpful when a true deficiency is present.
• Melatonin is included for its potential role in supporting the hair-growth cycle, though research is still emerging.

This option is currently listed at $199 for a 60-day supply, or about $100 per month.

Finasteride-Containing Topical Options

Some women may be offered topical treatments that include finasteride. For women, finasteride requires extra caution because it is not appropriate during pregnancy, breastfeeding, or when planning pregnancy. Finasteride-containing options for women require pregnancy-risk consent during intake.

Our current women’s topical options include:

Boost Spray - Minoxidil 5% / Finasteride 0.3% / Tretinoin 0.015% Topical Spray: This option combines minoxidil, finasteride, and tretinoin. It is listed at $119 per month for a 30-day supply.

Scalp+ Spray - Minoxidil 5% / Finasteride 0.3% / Latanoprost 0.03% / Ketoconazole 2% Topical Spray: This compounded spray includes minoxidil, finasteride, latanoprost, and ketoconazole. It is listed at $129 per month for a 30-day supply.

Max Spray - Minoxidil 7% / Tretinoin / Fluocinolone / Finasteride 0.2% Topical Spray: This higher-strength topical option includes minoxidil, tretinoin, fluocinolone, and finasteride. It is $199 for a 2-month supply.

Oral Options for Postmenopausal Women

GobyMeds also lists select oral options for postmenopausal women only, when prescribed at a provider’s discretion:

Core Tab - Finasteride 1 mg Oral Tablet: Finasteride is FDA-approved for male pattern hair loss and may be prescribed off-label for some postmenopausal women. It is a once-daily pill and is listed at $89 per month.

Daily Strip - Minoxidil 2.5 mg / Finasteride 1 mg / Biotin Dissolvable Strips: This compounded oral strip combines minoxidil, finasteride, and biotin in a once-daily dissolvable format. It is listed at $179 per month, with one- or three-month supplies available.

Because oral minoxidil and finasteride can have important side effects and are not right for everyone, these options should be considered with a clinician who can review your health history, medications, pregnancy status, and goals.

What to Expect From Hair Loss Treatment

Hair growth takes time. Many treatments require consistent use for several months before visible changes appear, and your results may be gradual rather than dramatic.

For many women, the first goal is slowing or stabilizing shedding. Regrowth may happen, but it varies based on the cause of hair loss, how long thinning has been present, genetics, consistency, and overall health.

Hair loss treatment works best as a long-term routine. If a treatment is helping and then stopped, the benefits may fade over time.

Choosing a Women’s Hair Loss Option

A finasteride-free topical may be a good starting point for women who want to avoid finasteride or who are not candidates for it. Finasteride-containing topical options may be considered for eligible women after reviewing pregnancy-related risks. Oral options are reserved for postmenopausal women only.

The best choice depends on your pattern of hair loss, medical history, pregnancy plans, scalp sensitivity, and your comfort with topical versus oral treatment. Interested in trying hair loss treatment options at GobyMeds? Be on the lookout as hair loss medication is coming soon!

Sources

American Academy of Dermatology Association: Hair loss diagnosis and treatment, including minoxidil, finasteride, and spironolactone: https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/hair-loss/treatment/diagnosis-treat

American Academy of Dermatology Association: Genetic hair loss patterns and treatment options: https://www.aad.org/news/finding-the-right-treatments-for-genetic-hair-loss

StatPearls / NCBI Bookshelf: Androgenetic Alopecia overview, evaluation, and treatment: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK430924/

StatPearls / NCBI Bookshelf: Minoxidil overview, topical use, contraindications, and oral minoxidil cautions: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK482378/

Ferry JJ, Forbes KK, VanderLugt JT, Szpunar GJ. Influence of tretinoin on the percutaneous absorption of minoxidil from an aqueous topical solution. Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics. 1990;47(4):439-446: https://doi.org/10.1038/clpt.1990.55

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