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Hair Loss

Hair loss is a very disheartening experience, and one that can occur for any of a variety of reasons. Alopecia, thyroid problems, physical trauma, certain medications, and emotional stress are just a few of the many causes of hair loss. In addition, some women experience hair loss after pregnancy.

Whatever the cause, experiencing thinning hair or balding isn't something most people want to go through. It can be embarrassing, make you feel prematurely old, or affect your self-esteem and self-image.

The good news for hair loss sufferers is that there are plenty of hair loss solutions that can prevent you from going bald, or even regrow your hair. Our compounding pharmacy works with many different active ingredients to create hair loss treatment medications that address your specific needs.

When you choose to have a compounding pharmacy process the medications and treatments that can help stimulate hair growth and prevent hair loss, you have more options -- and more customized solutions -- than you would get from using over-the-counter hair growth products or even conventional prescription medications. That's because we can formulate hair loss and regrowth treatments using a variety of delivery mechanisms -- such as topical creams, foams and shampoos.

The active ingredients we use are some of the most widely-used and recognized names in hair regrowth, such as Minoxidil. We can also compound a progesterone or estrogen formula for those who are suffering hormone-related hair loss.

CareFirst Specialty Pharmacy is dedicated to providing personal attention and meeting your unique needs with every prescription we fill. Let us help you with specially compounded medications to stop hair loss and promote hair growth.

Common Actives

Selected ingredients used in hair loss formulations.

  • Minoxidil
  • Finasteride
  • Latanoprost
  • Tretinoin
  • Azelaic Acid
  • Fluocinonide
  • Progesterone
  • Estradiol
  • Biotin
  • Ketoconazole
  • Saw Palmetto
  • Zinc Sulphate
  • Niacinamide
  • Many more

Personalized Treatment Plans

We recognize that hair loss is not only a complex medical condition, but one that affects every aspect of the hair loss sufferer's life. Hair loss affects as many as 50 million people in the United States, men and women alike. If you're experiencing hair loss and you and your doctor are looking for medication treatment options then contact us.

For male patients, androgenetic alopecia (AGA) or common male pattern baldness (MPB) or hair loss due to hormonal causes makes up 95% of male hair loss cases. By the age of thirty-five, two-thirds of American men will experience some degree of appreciable hair loss, and by the age of fifty approximately 85% of men have significantly thinning hair. Approximately twenty five percent of men who suffer with male pattern baldness begin the painful process before they reach the age of twenty-one.

Many women also experience female pattern hair loss. When androgenetic alopecia affects women it is called female pattern alopecia or female pattern baldness. Hair loss in women is different than that of men, with hair thinning tending to be more diffuse.

Although for both men and women androgenic alopecia is the most common form of hair loss, doctors also see many people with other forms of alopecia. Many medical conditions also have alopecia as a primary symptom.

Sample Formula

Latanoprost 0.01% and Minoxidil 5%. Each drug acts on a different prostaglandin and synergize to restore the prostaglandin balance. Our formula uses a special foam base, which is a creamy, drip free foam formulation with a light skin feel that work very well on the scalp. It is very easy to apply and skin friendly maximizing patient comfort and for optimal treatment results.

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Available Hair Loss Products

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Biotin USP Compounded

Biotin USP Compounded

We compound high strength Biotin Capsules USP in our nationally accredited state of the art compounding facility. You may buy Biotin USP from CareFirst Specialty Pharmacy with a valid prescription from your prescriber.

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Dutasteride Compounded

Dutasteride Compounded

Dutasteride is a synthetic 4-azasteroid compound that is a selective inhibitor of both the type 1 and type 2 isoforms of steroid 5 alpha-reductase.

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Minoxidil and Minoxidil/Finasteride Compounded

Minoxidil and Minoxidil/Finasteride Compounded

We compound high strength Minoxidil and Minoxidil and Finasteride in a scientifically advanced and exclusive foaming easy to apply formula. You may buy Minoxidil Finasteride from CareFirst Specialty Pharmacy with a valid prescription from your prescriber.

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Hair Loss Articles & Resources

Learn more about hair loss and hair growth treatments from our pharmacy team.

7 Fast Facts - Topical Finasteride for Hair Loss!

2018-07-02

7 Fast Facts - Topical Finasteride for Hair Loss!

Do you suffer from unwanted hair loss? Read below to learn 7 facts about Finasteride and how it can be used for hair loss.

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Bimatoprost and Hair Loss

2020-04-17

Bimatoprost and Hair Loss

Bimatoprost is a prostaglandin F2-α agent which is currently FDA indicated for the treatment of elevated intraocular pressure and hypotrichosis of the eyelashes. The success of bimatoprost in treating hypotrichosis of the eyelashes, which is when there is an inadequate amount of eyelashes, has led to investigating its use in other types of hair loss.

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Copper Peptides: The New Skin and Hair Product

2024-05-01

Copper Peptides: The New Skin and Hair Product

Copper peptides (GHK-Cu), also known as Cu peptides, are a natural tripeptide present in human plasma, saliva, and urine, extensively studied by medical researchers for almost four decades.

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Finasteride For Hair Loss

2023-01-04

Finasteride For Hair Loss

Finasteride is prescribed to treat male pattern baldness or androgenic alopecia. It also used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in men which is caused by an enlarged prostate.

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Hair Loss in Men and Women: Diagnosis and Treatment Options

2019-03-14

Hair Loss in Men and Women: Diagnosis and Treatment Options

Alopecia commonly referred to as hair loss is a condition that affects the majority of the population. It is more prevalent in males; about 30% of men experience hair loss by the age of 30, 50% by the age of 50 and increases 80% by the age of 70. It is less prevalent in females and about 40-50% of women experience hair loss by the age of 70.

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Hold The Hairline - Dutasteride vs. Finasteride for Hair Loss

2019-04-24

Hold The Hairline - Dutasteride vs. Finasteride for Hair Loss

Androgenetic alopecia (AGA), also known as male pattern baldness, is the most common cause of hair loss in men, affecting about 80% of Caucasian males. It is characterized by hair follicles that gradually decrease in size, leading to baldness over time. AGA is usually the result of a genetic predisposition; however, evidence shows that the cause may also be androgen-related. Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) is the primary androgen involved in AGA and men affected by this condition will have increased serum concentrations of DHT.

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Metformin for Alopecia

2024-04-04

Metformin for Alopecia

Metformin is a medicine mainly used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and gestational diabetes as well as prevent T2DM in those who are at a high risk of developing the disease.

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Tofacitinib in Alopecia Areata

2019-06-26

Tofacitinib in Alopecia Areata

Tofacitinib is classified as an anti-rheumatic agent that is normally prescribed for autoimmune conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, ulcerative colitis, and psoriatic arthritis. It functions through inhibition of the JAK-STAT pathway which is made up of several pro-inflammatory paths and results in increased inflammation. There have been four different JAKs discovered at this point (JAK1/2/3 and TYK2) and variations in their function can be associated with increased or decreased total immune system function.

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Topical Metformin for Alopecia

2021-02-22

Topical Metformin for Alopecia

Androgens are known to cause an increase in hair growth. Since Metformin reduces androgen levels, it might negatively affect the overall progression of androgenetic alopecia, as hair growth would be decreased.

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Topical vs. oral finasteride for hair loss

2018-01-24

Topical vs. oral finasteride for hair loss

Finasteride is more commonly known for its tablet form to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), brand name Proscar and male pattern hair loss (alopecia), brand name Propecia. It was originally marketed for BPH at 5mg daily, one of the side effects noticed with this medication was the increasing hair thickness and was then approved after being studied for alopecia. Although given at a lower dose of 1mg daily for alopecia, finasteride, when taken orally, can still cause side effects common with 5mg daily such as decreased libido, erectile dysfunction and other sexual adverse experiences. These side effects may steer patients away from wanting to take oral finasteride for alopecia.

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Tretinoin in Hair Loss Formulas

2023-06-27

Tretinoin in Hair Loss Formulas

Tretinoin is a retinol(vitamin A derivative) that is used to treat skin issues like acne and wrinkles. However, it is now showing promise in treating hair loss as well.

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