Medical hair support refers to the use of prescription oral medications and clinically relevant supplementation to regulate the hair growth cycle and stabilize ongoing loss.
This approach is designed to:
For many patients, this is the difference between temporary improvement and lasting results.
There are a number of topical treatments on the market which claim to mitigate the effects of thinning hair, including Minoxidil, collagen based shampoos, and Rene Furterer products.
Minoxidil is an antihypertensive vasodilator treatment that is applied topically to the scalp in order to treat hair loss, particularly that caused by male pattern baldness. However, it is not effective in treating receding hairlines. Rogaine is a well-known topical treatment that contains Minoxidil.
Rene Furterer is a natural hair care line that offers products designed to target various hair concerns. Their thinning hair collection works to improve scalp health and stimulate hair growth. It is comprised of four products: Triphasic VHT, a regenerating treatment, Forticea, a stimulating shampoo, Complexe 5, a weekly scalp treatment, and Vitalfan, a dietary supplement with key ingredients such as Vitamins A and E and Biotin.
Hair loss is not one condition—it’s a biological process influenced by multiple factors. Treatment is selected based on your pattern, stage, and underlying drivers.
A low-dose oral medication widely used in modern hair restoration.
How it works:
Improves blood flow to the follicle and prolongs the growth (anagen) phase.
Why it matters:
Helps stimulate weaker follicles to produce thicker, longer strands over time.
What to expect early on:
Some patients experience a temporary increase in shedding during the first few weeks. This is often a sign that the hair cycle is resetting into a stronger growth phase.
A well-established treatment primarily used in men, and selectively in women under medical guidance.
How it works:
Blocks the conversion of testosterone into DHT (dihydrotestosterone), the hormone responsible for follicle miniaturization.
Why it matters:
Helps slow or stop ongoing hair loss and preserve density.
A widely used anti-androgen medication for female hair loss.
How it works:
Reduces the effect of androgen hormones on the follicle.
Why it matters:
Helps stabilize shedding and supports regrowth in hormonally driven thinning.
Reassurance:
This medication has been used safely for many years in women for hormonal conditions. When appropriately prescribed and monitored, it is generally well tolerated.
A more potent DHT blocker used in carefully selected patients.
How it works:
Targets multiple pathways involved in DHT production.
Why it matters:
Can be effective in more resistant or advanced cases.
There are a number of oral supplements that work to stimulate hair growth, including Biotin, Selenium, Nutrafol, Vitamin A, Cercumin, Vitamin B3, B12, B5, Zinc, Omega 3, Vitamin C, ASA 81 mg, and Vitamin D.
The benefits of each supplement are outlined below.
Since hair loss is an indication of a biotin deficiency, biotin is an effective oral supplement to encourage hair growth. It helps to strengthen your hair by repairing hair shingles that are naturally damaged overtime as a result of environmental factors, hair care, and styling products.
This mineral nutrient has a number of benefits including hair loss prevention. Selenium encourages hair growth by weakening free radicals in the body that damage hair follicles.
Nutrafol is a hair-thinning supplement comprised of 20 natural ingredients, such as Vitamin C, Hydrolyzed Marine Collagen, and Hyaluronic Acid. It works to strengthen weakened hair follicles and is formulated to take into account the various factors of hair loss including stress, aging, hormonal imbalances, and inflammation.
Viviscal is a hair growth supplement which contains Biotin, Vitamin C, and Iron, which are all recognized as natural hair growth stimulants. However, its main ingredient is AminoMar®, an exclusive marine complex, made up of Silica and Horsetail (stem) extract, which nourishes tresses to encourage hair growth.
Also referred to as retinol, Vitamin A’s ability to encourage sebum secretion helps to prevent hair damage, which makes it an effective supplement for individuals experiencing hair loss.
Cercumin, which comes from the ginger family, is touted for its ability to prompt hair growth. While there is little evidence to suggest that it makes hair grow, it can prevent the inflammation of hair follicles, due to its anti-inflammatory ingredients.
B-complex vitamins that include B-3 (niacin), B-5 (pantothenic acid) and B-12 (cobalamin), are known for their ability to regulate the nervous system, however, they also play an important role in maintaining healthy skin and hair. B-12 in particular is credited for its ability to strengthen and soften weakened hair.
Zinc supports healthy hair by improving hair follicle health and preventing the loss of hair follicles. Conversely, a deficiency of zinc can weaken the hair follicle’s protein structure.
Omega 3 is one of the most effective vitamins for hair growth due to its ability to minimize scalp inflammation, which is one of the causes of hair loss. In addition, the fatty acids in omega 3 nurture and moisturize hair, resulting in thicker, healthier locks.
As a result of the natural aging process, your cellular structures become damaged over time and the antioxidative enzymes that work to preserve your body dwindle, which results in hair loss and causes your hair to turn gray. Vitamin C works to counter these effects by fighting oxidative stress, thereby minimizing hair loss and delaying hair graying.
While most people think of ASA, or Aspirin, as a pain relief medication, it is also now recognized for its ability to improve the appearance of hair. The salicylic acid in Aspirin helps restore hair’s shine while its ability to inhibit prostaglandin may prevent hair loss.
Alopecia, or spot baldness, has been directly linked to a Vitamin D deficiency. As such, experts suggest that in addition to improving the condition of your skin and bones, Vitamin D supplements can encourage hair growth, by triggering the development of new hair follicles.
While many of the oral and topical treatments listed above can be effective in strengthening hair and encouraging hair growth, they are all temporary solutions; if their use is discontinued, your hair will return to its previous state. Hair grafting or hair transplants are the only permanent solutions for thinning hair. Their benefits and drawbacks are outlined below.
The Follicular Unit Strip (FUS) is a hair transplant method that involves removing follicular units from a donor site, where hair growth is plentiful, and transplanting it to the areas where hair is thinning. This procedure requires a strip of skin to be removed from the donor area, which results in scarring where the incision was made. Although this technique is more invasive than the alternative, Follicular Unit Extraction, it is less expensive as it does not require grafts to be removed individually so the procedure itself is not as painstaking.
Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE), or hair harvesting, is an innovative hair transplant treatment. During this procedure, hair follicles are carefully extracted from a donor site, typically at the back or sides of your head, and relocated to the area of concern, typically at the front of the head. The follicles are individually grafted into the scalp and consequently, naturally blend in and effectively restore your receding hairline.
This incredibly effective procedure is less invasive than the FUS method and consequently does not result in scarring. However, it requires patience, as the results may not be visible for 9-12 months after the procedure.
Medical therapy is often the most important step for:
Younger patients noticing early changes benefit most—before follicles become less responsive.
Hair follicles cycle through growth, transition, and rest phases. In hair loss:
Medical therapy works by:
The goal is not short-term stimulation—but restoring a more stable, productive growth cycle.
Consistency is critical. These therapies work gradually—but meaningfully.
Results build over time. This is a structured, long-term approach—not an immediate fix.
There is no one-size-fits-all protocol.
We typically begin with low, well-tolerated doses and adjust gradually based on your response, goals, and comfort level. This allows us to maximize results while minimizing unnecessary risk.
Your treatment is continuously refined—not fixed.
Oral medications and supplementation are often combined with in-clinic treatments such as Alma TED™.
Together, they create a more complete and effective strategy.
If you’re noticing increased shedding, thinning, or subtle changes in your hair, this is the right time to assess it properly.
At LipDoctor, we take a physician-led, individualized approach to hair restoration—combining medical therapy, advanced technology, and long-term strategy to create results that are both visible and sustainable.
We accept a limited number of patients each month to ensure a personalized and thoughtful experience.
Call the clinic or email us to schedule your consultation.
Because restoring your hair isn’t about trying everything—it’s about choosing what works, at the right time, for you.
