Overview:
Hims is a major telehealth brand focused broadly on men's wellness, with hair loss being one of its core offerings. They emphasize making scientifically-backed treatments like Finasteride and Minoxidil easily accessible through online consultations and discreet home delivery. Hims aims to destigmatize seeking treatment for conditions like male pattern baldness.
Treatments Offered:
Hims provides a range of solutions targeting different aspects of hair loss:
Oral Finasteride (Generic Propecia): The standard 1mg daily prescription pill, FDA-approved to treat male pattern baldness by reducing DHT levels.
Topical Minoxidil (Generic Rogaine): Available as both a 5% foam and a 5% solution. This FDA-approved OTC treatment is applied directly to the scalp to stimulate hair follicles.
Combination Topical Treatments: Hims offers prescription topical sprays and serums that combine Finasteride (e.g., 0.3%) and Minoxidil (e.g., 6% or 7%). These compounded formulas aim to provide the benefits of both ingredients in one application. Some formulations may also include other ingredients like Biotin or Ketoconazole (optional). Note: These compounded products are not individually FDA-approved.
Thickening Shampoo & Conditioner: Designed to add volume and potentially block DHT at the scalp level with ingredients like Saw Palmetto.
Biotin Gummies: Supplements intended to support hair health, although biotin deficiency is rarely the primary cause of male pattern baldness.
Oral Minoxidil (Chewable): Recently added, offering low-dose oral minoxidil in a chewable format, sometimes combined with a multivitamin (off-label use for hair loss).
How It Works:
Potential users complete an online assessment covering their medical history, hair loss pattern, and treatment goals. Photos may be requested.
A licensed healthcare provider reviews the information asynchronously (no real-time video chat usually required for initial assessment).
If treatment is appropriate, the provider issues a prescription.
Hims ships the medication directly to the customer, typically on a recurring subscription basis (e.g., monthly, quarterly, or longer intervals).
Follow-up communication with providers is usually available through the Hims platform.
Effectiveness & Timeline: The effectiveness of Hims treatments primarily relies on the proven active ingredients: Finasteride and Minoxidil. Consistent daily use is crucial. Users may start noticing a reduction in hair loss or early signs of regrowth within 3-6 months, with more significant results potentially visible after a year or more. Results vary greatly depending on the individual, the extent of hair loss, and adherence to the treatment plan.
