The most common cause of hair loss in men is androgenetic alopecia (hereditary baldness). In androgenetic alopecia, the hair follicles are sensitive to DHT. DHT is a substance produced naturally by the body that causes the hair follicles to shrink until no more hair grows.

Other possible causes of hair loss include stress, thyroid problems, certain medications and autoimmune diseases such as alopecia areata.

70% of men experience hereditary hair loss at some point in their lives. For 30% of men, it begins before the age of 30.

Oral finasteride is a tablet (1 mg per day) that reduces the production of DHT throughout the body. Topical finasteride is a cream, lotion or spray that is applied directly to the scalp and acts locally.

Both inhibit DHT, the hormonal cause of hereditary hair loss. The effectiveness of both forms is comparable.

Minoxidil is a treatment for hair loss that improves blood flow to the scalp and stimulates hair follicles to remain in the growth phase for longer. It is available as a lotion or foam (2% and 5%) and as a tablet (oral minoxidil).

Topical minoxidil is applied to the scalp twice a day. Results are visible after 3 to 6 months. If you stop using it, hair loss will return within a few months.

Yes, provided you order it from a registered online pharmacy with a valid prescription. Finasteride is available on prescription only in the Netherlands.

With accredited providers such as Fellos, a doctor will assess whether finasteride is suitable for you via a digital consultation. The medication is dispatched from a Dutch pharmacy.

Fellos is an online health platform for men, where you can access medical advice and prescription medication. Treatments for erectile dysfunction, hair loss, premature ejaculation, acne and more. 100% online, easy and discreet.

This is how Fellos works: first fill out our online medical questionnaire. A BIG-registered doctor will then assess your situation and draw up a personal diagnosis with a treatment plan. Once approved, your medication will be delivered discreetly to your home and our medical team will be there for you online. In the unlikely event that you are not suitable for treatment, you will receive the full amount back.

A complete medical intake costs €14.95 and is temporarily FREE with every subscription. This amount includes a complete assessment by a BIG-registered doctor, your personal treatment plan, repeat prescriptions when necessary, and continuous online support from our medical team.

Will you be approved for treatment? Then this only includes the medication costs.

Are you not suitable for treatment? Then you will get the full amount back.

Good and quality care is our priority. That is why Fellos only works with BIG-registered doctors in the Netherlands. Of course, our doctors only take your interests into account, which is why Fellos logically does not work with commissions for prescribing medication.

Fellos works with a partner pharmacy based in the Netherlands. In this way, we always guarantee reliable medication. Our partner pharmacy is Apotheek van Poppel in Wijchen, registered with the KVK under number: 10026120.

Fellos takes the safe handling of personal data very seriously. You can assume that we will handle this discreetly and carefully. You can read all the details in our privacy policy.