Once you begin hair growth treatment, it’s common to see no visible change in the first three months. In fact, in the first two months, some people may notice that they’re shedding more fine hairs than they were before. This is temporary and completely normal.
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Within the three to six month period, you may notice that hair loss has slowed, stopped, or in some cases, maybe even reversed. We recommend taking photographs to track your progress.

After six months, your hair loss may considerably slow or stop completely. Some patients may see signs of regrowth, which usually occurs first at the crown of the head.

It’s important to note that the above are a general guide only. Results will vary from person to person and depend on the hair loss treatment you are using. Patients using topical medications such as minoxidil could see some progress in as little as two weeks. Oral medications typically take up to three months to show an effect.

Consistent daily treatment is required for at least 12 months to maintain results and increase the chance of regrowth. Throughout this time, your doctor will follow up with you to discuss your progress and condition.

Unfortunately due to Australian law we aren't allowed to list specific medication names until you have been assessed by a doctor. All of the prescription hair loss treatments available through Rosemary are safe to use. Your doctor will prescribe you a personalised treatment plan based on your medical history, symptoms and needs.

If you have been prescribed before, you can check to see if we carry your hair loss treatment here.

The one-time doctor consultation fee is $20 and hair loss treatments start from as low as $2 per day. Your personalised treatment plan comes with unlimited follow ups and messaging with the doctor. If the doctor decides it is not medically appropriate to prescribe hair loss treatment for you, your $20 consultation fee is refunded. All hair loss treatment plans come with free medicine delivery and convenient automatic reorders.

One of the most common prescription hair loss treatments for men is a drug known as a type II 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor. It regulates the production of dihydrotestosterone (DHT) which is known to shrink hair follicles. By targeting this hormone, scalp levels of DHT are lowered, which reduces hair loss and can potentially help to regrow your hair.

Minoxidil works by widening blood vessels and opening potassium channels. This increases blood, nutrient and oxygen flow into the hair follicle which stimulates hair growth.

These drugs may affect your libido, sexual function and fertility by reducing your seminal quality. Tablets (especially broken tablets) should not be handled by pregnant women or women who are trying to conceive.

In higher doses, prescription hair loss treatments typically prescribed for thinning hair and male pattern baldness have been used to treat benign prostatic disease, so these drugs can alter PSA levels.

Prescription hair loss treatments for men can cause loss of libido, erectile dysfunction and failure to ejaculate. Speak with your doctor about any side effects you're experiencing.

If you’re losing your hair, and it isn’t due to male or female pattern baldness, your condition will require further investigation. Hair loss can present in various forms and be the result of a number of factors, including autoimmune disorders like alopecia areata, hypothyroidism, fungal infections, postpartum hair loss or telogen effluvium. If you are male and at risk of prostate disease (family history, above the age of 40 and with symptoms), further investigation will also be required.