Prescription topicals.

Capilyn — men and women

Finasteride, minoxidil, tretinoin and fluocinolone. Finasteride reduces DHT, a hormone involved in pattern hair loss. Minoxidil supports growth. The other two handle skin turnover and scalp inflammation. Applied once daily.

Not for women who could become pregnant, because of the finasteride.

Minoxalune — for women

Minoxidil, spironolactone, tretinoin and hydrocortisone. Same idea, but spironolactone does the anti-androgen work instead of finasteride, which is why this is the formulation built for women. Up to 2ml on a clean, dry scalp daily.

Elastira

Tretinoin, glycolic acid, niacinamide and hyaluronic acid. Aimed at fine lines, texture, uneven tone and dullness. A pea-sized amount at night — start slowly, and daily sunscreen isn't optional with this one.

Not during pregnancy or breastfeeding, and not alongside another retinoid.

Ortharex

When something hurts there's usually more than one thing going on — inflammation, muscle tension, and the pain signal itself. This has diclofenac and meloxicam for inflammation, baclofen as a muscle relaxant, and lidocaine to numb the area. A nickel-sized amount two to four times a day; a 50ml pump is about a month.

Not for anyone with an NSAID or lidocaine allergy, NSAID-induced asthma, or broken skin at the site. Topical doesn't mean it stays entirely local — it still gets absorbed, so the provider needs your full picture.

Calocurb

A bitter hops extract that triggers your own satiety hormones. Taken before meals. Pairs naturally with a GLP-1 program.

SatiaLean

A plant-based yeast peptide aimed at hunger and cravings. 500mg once daily in the morning.

Citradine

Citrus polyphenols plus guarana, for fat metabolism with a light non-jittery lift. Split into two doses with meals.

Contains caffeine — skip it if you're sensitive, or have blood pressure or heart rhythm issues.