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CONDITION · Netherlands

Androgenetic alopecia, Netherlands

The most common form of hair loss in men and women, and one of the most treatable when started early.

From€15/ month
  • Assessed by an EU-licensed doctor
  • Oral, topical or compounded treatment
  • Full refund if not approved
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What is it?

Androgenetic alopecia (common baldness) is a progressive, genetic form of hair loss. Androgens act on predisposed follicles, shortening the growth phase and thinning each hair.

In men it shows as a receding hairline and thinning crown; in women, as diffuse thinning on top of the scalp.

Treatments a doctor considers

Ongoing treatment plan

For ongoing treatment and doctor-reviewed renewals.

From€15/ month
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One-off consultation

One consultation, one doctor, one decision.

€35/ once
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Licensed EU doctors

Every case read by a registered doctor.

Reply in under 2 hours

On average, in writing, no video call.

Pay only if approved

Not approved? Refunded in full, automatically.

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4.8 from 540+ independent reviews.

Valid across the EU

E-prescription accepted at EU pharmacies.

FAQs

About androgenetic alopecia

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What is Androgenetic alopecia?
Androgenetic alopecia sits within the hair growth area that Hi-Doctor covers. Our doctors review your case individually, not through an algorithm, and propose a therapeutic approach when indicated.
You fill in a hair growth-oriented medical questionnaire (~5 min). An EU-licensed doctor reviews your clinical history, current medication, allergies and background in less than 2 hours on average. If clarifications are needed, they message you via the private chat in your account.
The doctor proposes the most appropriate treatment among those authorised in the EU for hair growth. The hair-growth plan is €15/month (billed €45 every 90 days). Other areas: €25/month for weight loss, €35 per sexual health consultation and €40 per skin consultation. If your case is not eligible, the applicable fee is refunded in full.
It depends on the case. For hair growth, reasonable timelines are explained during the consultation and follow-up lives inside the private chat. The full medical record stays in an auditable thread inside your account.

Keep the hair you've got

Answer a few simple questions and a doctor reviews your case in under 2 hours on average.

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All content on this page has been medically reviewed by: Dr. Alejandro Infante, General medicine, on 27 July 2026. Registration: 080869277 View profile

Pay nothing if a doctor doesn't approve your treatment. Every consultation is fully refundable. How refunds work

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How we assess androgenetic alopecia, when a medical treatment makes sense and what alternatives to consider.

HOW COMMON IT IS

The most common form of hair loss: its frequency increases with age in men, and it also affects many women after menopause.

CAUSES

  • Genetic predisposition (polygenic inheritance)
  • Action of dihydrotestosterone (DHT) on hair follicles
  • Advancing age
  • Hormonal factors, particularly during menopause

TREATMENT APPROACHES

  • Topical or oral minoxidil to stimulate growth
  • Finasteride or dutasteride to reduce DHT conversion
  • Combination therapies based on patient profile
  • Regular medical follow-up to assess response

WHEN TO SEE A DOCTOR

If you notice progressive thinning or a receding hairline, the doctor assesses your case and the most appropriate treatment options.

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TREATMENT OPTIONS

Available hair-growth treatments

A licensed doctor decides case by case. We never prescribe without evaluation.

  • Oral finasteride

    Rx · tablets · Prescription only

    A 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor taken daily. A doctor may prescribe it after reviewing your history and ruling out contraindications.

    Daily tablets

  • Oral minoxidil

    Rx · tablets · Prescription only

    Low-dose oral minoxidil, used off-label by some dermatologists. Requires close medical supervision for potential cardiovascular effects.

    Daily tablets

  • Topical minoxidil

    OTC · lotion · Prescription only

    Solution or foam applied directly to the scalp. Can be combined with other actives in a compounded formulation.

    Lotion or foam

  • Dutasteride 0.5mg

    Rx · tablets · Prescription only

    A more potent 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor. Reserved for specific cases, always under medical evaluation.

    Tablets

  • Personalised compounded formulation

    Rx · compounded · Prescription only

    An individualised preparation that can combine finasteride, minoxidil, tretinoin, or other actives, compounded by pharmacies after a medical prescription.

    Individual preparation

You pay for any medication separately at the pharmacy you choose. Hi-Doctor does not sell medications.

How it works, step by step

HOW IT WORKS · 5 STEPS

Five steps. No waiting room.

From the online consultation to ongoing follow-up, without leaving home.

  1. 1. 5 minutes

    Start your online visit

    Answer a 5-minute health questionnaire from home.

  2. 2. Less than 2 hours

    A doctor reviews your case

    A licensed doctor reviews your answers and replies personally.

  3. 3. Refund guarantee

    Review and payment

    If not approved, we refund your €15/month (billed €45 every 90 days) in full.

  4. 4. EU pharmacies

    Collect treatment from the pharmacy

    Collect it at any EU pharmacy with your e-prescription.

  5. 5. 4-week check-in

    Ongoing support

    Private chat, 4-week check-in, simple prescription renewal.

Payment and refunds

PRICING

You only pay if treatment is approved.

€25/month for weight loss or €15/month (billed €45 every 90 days) for hair growth. One-off consultations are €35 for sexual health and €40 for dermatology. Weight loss and hair growth also have a €35 one-time option with no subscription; hair-growth one-time care covers 30 days.

ONGOING PLAN

For ongoing treatment and doctor-reviewed renewals.

€45 every 90 days · cancel anytime

Prefer no subscription? €35 one-time · 30-day treatment

Lowest monthly price we offer

WHAT'S INCLUDED

  • First consultation included
  • Renewals reviewed by your doctor
  • Ongoing care with your doctor
  • Cancel anytime

Full refund if a review is not approved

If a review is not approved, we refund that period's €45 fee and cancel the plan.

Note: The medication, if the doctor prescribes it, is paid separately at the pharmacy at the price it sets. Hi-Doctor does not sell medications.

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Yes. Hi-Doctor runs 100% online across the EU, so from Netherlands you can fill in the questionnaire and receive the medical review without travelling. The electronic prescription issued by the licensed doctor is valid at any EU pharmacy under Directive 2011/24/EU; outside Spain the pharmacist dispenses the locally marketed equivalent of the same active ingredient.
Through the pattern of loss, how long it has been progressing, family history and current medication. In some cases we ask for scalp photos. The doctor proposes a tailored treatment plan and adjusts it to your tolerance.
The private electronic prescription (Receta Médica Privada Electrónica) is issued by a licensed doctor in Spain. It is a PDF carrying every field required by EU Directive 2011/24/EU (patient, prescriber with country of registration, active ingredient, dose), which makes it legally recognised across all 27 EU member states. In Spanish pharmacies it is dispensed from the QR; outside Spain, the pharmacist dispenses the locally marketed equivalent of the same active ingredient.
1) Fill in an online medical questionnaire in about 4 minutes. 2) The hair-growth plan is €15/month (billed €45 every 90 days). Other areas: €25/month for weight loss, €35 per sexual health consultation and €40 per skin consultation. 3) An EU-licensed doctor reviews your case and, if appropriate, issues an electronic prescription. 4) Collect it at any EU pharmacy. If the review is not approved, the applicable fee is refunded in full.

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