Am I a candidate for hair restoration?
Candidacy requires androgenetic pattern hair loss without active scalp disease, with no contraindication to finasteride or minoxidil. Reversible drivers (thyroid, iron, stressors) are excluded first. Provider review confirms candidacy.
Full answer
The Hair Restoration pathway addresses androgenetic alopecia in candidates with no active scalp disease and no contraindication to topical or oral finasteride and minoxidil. Reversible drivers — thyroid dysfunction, iron deficiency, vitamin D deficiency, telogen effluvium after stressors — are excluded first. Men with fertility goals review finasteride risk profile with the provider. Female candidates are reviewed for alternatives when appropriate. Realistic expectations are framed and outcomes are tracked.
Educational. Not a substitute for individualized provider review.
- Hair Restoration pathway — Primary source · oMeds
- Reviewed by Dr. Laura Purdy, MD, MBA · Clinical Director, oMeds · Last reviewed 2026-06-03