Hair Loss Treatments: When Should I Switch Formulas for Hair Regrowth?

posted in Hair & Scalp Health on May 01, 2023

The beginning of your hair regrowth journey can be challenging, especially when you're not sure where to start. So many different products, supplements and marketing gimmicks can cloud your judgment when deciding the best way to address your hair loss. The first step is to identify specific factors such as the root cause of your hair loss, the amount of hair that you’re shedding, and the areas you seem to be thinning the most. With this information, you’ll be able to decide on a hair loss treatment that is appropriate for you. If you’re unsure what type of hair loss you may have, read more about female pattern hair loss and male pattern baldness here. If you're currently using the Hair Pill or the hair topical solution, you may be wondering when or if it's time to change formulas. keep reading for all of the details!


The Hair Pill


When treating male or female pattern hair loss with The Hair Pill, patients might want to switch formulas based on their age. The Hair Pill is formulated with active ingredients designed to help stop the hair from falling out and stimulate hair regrowth. It comes in three powerful formulas: Sprout, Bloom, and Growth. Each formula includes additional supplements including, Biotin 1mg, Vitamin C 100mcg, Vitamin D 62.5mcg, Folic Acid 400mcg and Zinc 8mg.

The Bloom formula contains Minoxidil 1mg and Dutasteride 0.4mg and is prescribed to women over the age of 45 or women who are not trying to conceive, or men experiencing baldness.  The Sprout formula contains Minoxidil 1mg and Spironolactone 60mg and is prescribed to women under 45, or women of childbearing age. The formulas were created for women according to their age due to the fact that dutasteride is safest for post-menopausal women and for women who are not pregnant, nursing, or trying to get pregnant. Women who are interested in changing their formula based on factors such as increasing age, may request a formula change on their account at any time or consult with their dermatologist to confirm which option is best for them.

The Hair Solution


The Hair Solution is a topical hair loss serum that is applied to areas of the scalp where hair loss has occurred. This treatment contains active ingredients such as minoxidil, dutasteride, tretinoin, and ketoconazole and comes in one main formula designed to help aid women in their hair regrowth journey. Because the Keep formula of The Hair Solution contains dutasteride which is not recommended for women of childbearing age, our Board-Certified dermatologists will prescribe a formula without dutasteride to women under 45. However, the Keep formula with dutasteride works well for men. In fact, studies show that dutasteride is 3x stronger than finasteride as an effective DHT blocker. The Hair Topical Solution is an excellent option for men and women who prefer not to take an oral medication daily, and can stick with the routine of applying the serum to the affected areas daily. If you want to learn more about whether a topical hair loss serum or an oral hair loss medication is right for you, read this article. The Hair Solution Formula contains:

  • Minoxidil 6%

  • Dutasteride 0.1% (for women over 45 or men)

  • Tretinoin 0.1%

  • Spironolactone 0.05%

  • Ketoconazole 2%


Using both The Hair Pill and The Hair Solution


For the best possible results and to fully maximize your hair re-growth and stop thinning hair and bald spots, our dermatologists highly recommend using The Hair Pill and The Hair Solution simultaneously. Pairing The Hair Solution and The Hair Pill together is a great way to help maximize your results and speed up possible hair regrowth and prevent any further hair loss. If you are experiencing balding or hair thinning, combining the treatments is the holy grail of treating your hair loss. When used together, they can deliver rapid and long-term results!