The molecules, explained
by clinicians.
The medications that come up most often in Vane visits. What each one does, how it is dosed, what to watch for. No prescribing happens here. The protocol is written after the panel.
Hair
dutasteride
AvodartA dual 5-alpha reductase inhibitor that blocks both type 1 and type 2 isoforms. More DHT suppression than finasteride, with greater hair count gains in head-to-head trials.
finasteride
PropeciaAn oral or topical 5-alpha reductase inhibitor that blocks DHT formation. The most studied medical therapy for male pattern hair loss.
minoxidil
RogaineA vasodilator originally developed for hypertension that became the foundation of medical hair regrowth. Used topically for decades and increasingly oral at low dose.
Hormone
enclomiphene
Androxal (investigational)An oral selective estrogen receptor modulator that raises endogenous testosterone while preserving fertility.
testosterone cypionate
Depo-TestosteroneThe most commonly prescribed injectable testosterone in the United States. A long-ester form used in testosterone replacement therapy.
Metabolic
retatrutide
An investigational triple agonist at GLP-1, GIP, and glucagon receptors. Phase 2 data suggests the steepest weight loss curve seen so far.
semaglutide
OzempicA weekly GLP-1 receptor agonist that quiets appetite, slows gastric emptying, and shifts metabolic set points. The reference drug of the GLP-1 class.
tirzepatide
MounjaroA weekly dual GLP-1 and GIP receptor agonist that produces the largest weight loss of any approved metabolic drug to date.
