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Combining Finasteride and Minoxidil Therapies

By The Hair Loss Show · published · 4:21 · 247K views when we checked · Clinician: Dr. Vikram Jayaprakash

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What this video covers

Combining Finasteride and Minoxidil Therapies is a 4 minute 21 second video from The Hair Loss Show, published in September 2020 and listed under Finasteride. According to its description, Dr. Vikram Jayaprakash talks about using a blocker type of treatment, Finasteride, alongside a stimulation type of treatment, Minoxidil. The description gives his title as Dr. but does not state a specific medical credential.

The chapters show how the video is laid out. It opens with an intro, an overview and a summary, then moves to a section on combining the therapies. Later chapters are labelled compliance, split doses, compounding pharmacies, advantages and disadvantages, and cost, followed by a conclusion. Because only the title, description and chapter names were available, this page cannot say what the doctor concludes on any of these topics, how he weighs the advantages against the disadvantages, or what he says about cost. Anyone who wants those details will need to watch the video itself.

The description also promotes a clinic. It lists a street address in Malvern, Victoria, Australia, a phone number, a website and an Instagram handle, and it invites viewers to book an appointment. The channel is linked from that clinic listing, so this reads as the clinic's own video and not an independent review. The description does not mention a sponsor, an affiliate link or a discount code. This summary is not medical advice, and decisions about any treatment belong with a qualified prescriber.

Our summary, written from the video's title, description and chapters (description and chapters), checked 2026-10-31. It reports what the creator presents; it is not medical advice, and the creator's experience may not match yours.

Chapters

  1. 1:32The combining therapies chapter is where the video turns to using Finasteride and Minoxidil together.
  2. 2:04A chapter on compliance follows, which by its title concerns sticking with a treatment plan.
  3. 2:39A short chapter on compounding pharmacies appears after the split doses section.
  4. 2:57The advantages and disadvantages chapter is labelled as the place where the video weighs the combined approach.
  5. 3:23A cost chapter comes before the conclusion.

What it costs today

Top-scored for finasteride
Ro
9.2/10Excellent
From $16/mo, Finasteride 1 mg, 12-month plan
  • FDA-approved and compounded
  • No FDA warning letter found
  • No state list published
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Which programs let you message a clinician

From each program's own page, read 2026-10-31. "Not found" means we found no statement either way.

ProgramMessage a clinicianCostFromVisit
KeepsYesThe plan lists 24/7 messaging access with a licensed medical provider among what you get.source, 2026-10-31Included$14/moVisit
RoYesFree, unlimited follow-up messaging with a Ro-affiliated provider after you start treatment.source, 2026-10-31Included$16/moVisit
GoodRx CareYesYou message your provider from the treatment subscription dashboard; a dose change or a long gap may require a new paid telehealth visit, and no messaging price is stated.source, 2026-10-31Not stated$16/moVisit
Rex MDYesFollow-ups are free once treatment starts; you message your assigned provider through the member portal any time.source, 2026-10-31Included$18/moVisit
Happy HeadYesUnlimited dermatologist support to adjust treatment; the page calls it support rather than messaging and states no price for it.source, 2026-10-31Not stated$18/moVisit
Tuyo HealthYesMonthly follow-ups are included and your doctor stays available to check in; the FAQ adds messaging with your provider on a secure platform.source, 2026-10-31Included$18/moVisit
Strut HealthYesFree, unlimited follow-ups with a healthcare provider, who you can message from your account.source, 2026-10-31Included$18.33/moVisit
HimsYesYou can message a provider with questions at any time, for free.source, 2026-10-31Included$22/moVisit
MaximusYesEvery protocol includes 24/7 messaging with your care team at no additional cost.source, 2026-10-31Included$24.99/moVisit
MangoRxYesUnlimited access to licensed providers for any concerns, with ongoing provider support listed in the monthly plan; the page does not name the channel.source, 2026-10-31Included$90/moVisit
Lemonaid HealthYesMessaging with clinical providers is included (stated on the oral minoxidil hair loss page; the ED page does not mention it).source, 2026-10-31IncludedSee reviewVisit
PeterMDYesUnlimited free consultations and 24/7 access to your medical team; the page says access and consults, not messaging by name.source, 2026-10-31IncludedSee reviewVisit
Hone HealthYesUnlimited messaging with your care team, plus a clinician meeting every 3 months, as part of the membership.source, 2026-10-31Included in the paid Hone membershipSee reviewVisit
RugietYesYou can message your doctor anytime in the portal, and unlimited follow-ups with your doctor are included in the price.source, 2026-10-31Included$99/moVisit
DudeMedsNot foundNo statement found on the site about messaging a clinician after starting treatment.Not statedSee reviewVisit

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