Losing between 50 to 100 hairs per day is normal, but shedding beyond that can be concerning and stressful. If you’ve tried serums, vitamins and topical solutions but nothing has helped, you’re not alone. Even Gen Z Reddit users have the same concern, wondering what might be contributing to it and how to get rid of hair loss.
How about a prescription gummy for hair loss? Hers, a telehealth company that provides online health care services and products for women, announced the launch of its Biotin-plus-Minoxidil Gummy, the first-of-its-kind prescription gummy formulated to support hair regrowth. Available through forhers.com, this gummy combines prescription-strength minoxidil, the only FDA-approved ingredient for female hair loss, with biotin, a popular vitamin for supporting healthy skin, hair and nails. Minoxidil is clinically proven to regrow thicker, fuller hair in three to six months (based on studies of oral minoxidil up to 2.5 mg per day at various doses).
It’s the first prescription hair regrowth gummy to hit the market, and it offers women a more convenient way to stay consistent with treatment, something Hers’ chief medical officer and OB-GYN, Dr. Jessica Shepherd, says is often overlooked in traditional regimens.
“The gummy is a once-daily dose that’s designed to help women stick to their prescribed hair regimens as deemed clinically necessary by their provider to address their individual needs,” she says.
Shepherd told CNET that everything about the product, from the packaging to the vegan formula to the taste (green apple flavor) and texture, was crafted with women’s preferences in mind. The goal is a treatment that feels more like a self-care ritual than a chore.
Why a gummy?
Unlike traditional pills or topicals, the Biotin plus Minoxidil Gummy was formulated with adherence in mind. The proprietary compounded formula allows providers to personalize each prescription to individual needs, including adjusting the dosage to minimize side effects or combining multiple ingredients to tackle various concerns simultaneously.
“By leveraging the power of personalization, we’re making it possible for women to access treatment designed to address their individual needs for their unique body, lifestyle and goals. This is the benefit of compounding,” says Shepherd.
How much does it cost, and where can I get it?
The Biotin plus Minoxidil Gummy is available through Hers after a virtual consultation with one of its licensed providers. Each prescription is customized based on your unique hair loss patterns and goals. Hers strives to offer patients affordable treatments without insurance (no insurance is accepted), and the gummies start at $35 per month.
To learn more or schedule a consultation, visit forhers.com.