What is postpartum hair loss?
It is a temporary, hormonally driven pattern of increased shedding that follows pregnancy. Because some hair-loss treatments are not appropriate during breastfeeding, the safety profile is part of what the doctor weighs before recommending anything.Treatments a doctor considers
A licensed doctor decides case by case. Hi-Doctor never prescribes without evaluation.Oral finasteride
A 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor taken daily. A doctor may prescribe it after reviewing your history and ruling out contraindications.
Oral minoxidil
Low-dose, used off-label by some dermatologists. Requires close medical supervision for potential cardiovascular effects.
Topical minoxidil
Solution or foam applied directly to the scalp. Can be combined with other actives in a compounded formulation.
Dutasteride 0.5mg
A more potent 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor. Reserved for specific cases, always under medical evaluation.
Your path to treatment
1
Start your online visit
Answer a questionnaire about your health and goal. No in-person appointment, no travel. You will know within 24 hours if you are a candidate.
2
A doctor reviews your case
A licensed doctor reviews your answers personally, and messages you in the private chat if they need clarifications. If treatment is appropriate, they sign an electronic prescription.
3
Review and payment
If the doctor does not approve treatment, the consultation fee is refunded in full within 48 hours.
4
Ongoing support
Private chat with your doctor for questions, a check-in, and renewal before your prescription expires.
Common questions
How is postpartum hair loss evaluated in an online consultation?
How is postpartum hair loss evaluated in an online consultation?
The doctor reviews your hair-loss history, timing relative to pregnancy, breastfeeding status and general health. Because some treatments are not appropriate during breastfeeding, safety is weighed before recommending anything.
What treatments does the doctor consider for postpartum hair loss?
What treatments does the doctor consider for postpartum hair loss?
Options include oral finasteride, oral minoxidil, topical minoxidil and dutasteride 0.5 mg. A personalised compounded formulation can also be prepared by a pharmacy after a medical prescription.
How long until you see results?
How long until you see results?
Hair treatment is gradual. Early shedding can occur before improvement is seen. Photographs taken in the same light are more useful than day-to-day checking. The doctor normally reviews tolerance and progress after several months.
Can I consult for postpartum hair loss from Spain?
Can I consult for postpartum hair loss from Spain?
Yes. A licensed EU doctor reviews your case remotely. If treatment is appropriate, they issue an electronic prescription valid at any EU pharmacy.
Are finasteride and dutasteride safe during breastfeeding?
Are finasteride and dutasteride safe during breastfeeding?
Finasteride and dutasteride are 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors and are not appropriate choices without a doctor’s review, given the breastfeeding and pregnancy considerations involved in postpartum care. The doctor advises on options that are safe during breastfeeding.
How Hi-Doctor handles it
You pay for any medication separately at the pharmacy you choose — Hi-Doctor does not sell medications. Treatment runs as an ongoing plan with doctor-reviewed renewals. Related: oral minoxidil and the topical finasteride spray guide, two of the options a doctor may weigh for postpartum shedding. See also pricing and safety and eligibility checks.Start a consultation
Hair-growth consultation
Answer the hair-growth questionnaire and a registered doctor reviews it.
They decide whether treatment is appropriate, which one, and at what dose —
and declining is a normal outcome. See what it costs
and how the review works.