Options: Spironolactone, Finasteride, Minoxidil, Fluocinolone, Tretinoin, Biotin in a safe high-penetration delivery vehicle, plus StrutVite daily hair supplement
Customized formulas may contain a combination of the following active ingredients: Spironolactone, Finasteride, Minoxidil, Tretinoin, Fluocinolone, Biotin*
*Exact formulation ingredients and strengths customized for appropriateness by the doctor
Ingredients in StrutVite: Vitamin A (as beta-Carotene) 1000 IU, Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid) 30mg, Vitamin E (as Mixed Tocopherols) 10 IU, Thiamin (Vitamin B-1)(as Thiamin Hydrochloride) 1.5mg, Riboflavin (Vitamin B-2) 1.7mg, Niacin (as Niacin and Niacinamide) 25mg, Vitamin B-6 (as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) 2mg, Folic Acid 400 mcg, Vitamin B12 (as Methylcobalamin) 6mcg, Biotin 5000 mcg, Pantothenic Acid (as Calcium d-Pantothenate) 50mg, Iodine (as Kelp) 50mcg, Magnesium Oxide 15mg, Zinc (as Zinc Gluconate) 15mg, Copper (as Copper Gluconate) 1mg, Boron (as Boron Gluconate) 1mg, Choline (as Choline Bitartrate) 250 mcg, Inositol 50 mcg, MSM 400 mg, Hydrolyzed Collagen 100mg, Hydrolyzed Keratin 50mg, Bamboo Extract Silica 20mg, Turmeric Extract 50mg, Ashwagandha 100mg, L-Cysteine 50mg
Important Safety Information for Strut Women’s Hair Growth Formula
Compound Ingredients:
Spironolactone, Finasteride, Minoxidil, Tretinoin, Fluocinolone, Biotin*
*Exact formulation ingredients and strengths customized for appropriateness by the doctor
Overview of Contained Information:
-Ingredient informationInteractions
-Side effects
-How to take the medication
-How to store the medication
-Other important information you should know prior to starting the medication
Contraindications and warnings:
-Women who are pregnant or potentially may be pregnant should not handle whole or crushed Finasteride tablets or medications due to the risk of birth defects in a male fetus. If a pregnant woman comes in contact with crushed or broken Finasteride tablets or medications, wash the contact area with soap and water right away and a healthcare provider should be contacted.
-Do not take Finasteride if you are allergic to any of the ingredients.Fluocinolone is a topical steroid, and including Fluocinolone as an ingredient in this formulation may not be appropriate for you if you have ever had Diabetes or Cushing's Syndrome.
-Using occlusive dressings over a topical corticosteroid formulation may increase systemic absorption and may increase the risk of side effects.
Drug Interactions:
-Propecia/Proscar: Do not take Finasteride if you are also taking Propecia or Proscar, these medications contain the same active ingredient and you would be taking too much.
-Cytochrome P450-Linked Drug Metabolizing Enzyme System: No drug interactions of clinical importance have been identified. Finasteride does not appear to affect the cytochrome P450-linked drug-metabolizing enzyme system. Compounds that have been tested in man include antipyrine, digoxin, propranolol, theophylline, and warfarin and no clinically meaningful interactions were found.
-Other Concomitant Therapy: Although specific interaction studies were not performed, finasteride doses of 1 mg or more were concomitantly used in clinical studies with acetaminophen, acetylsalicylic acid, α-blockers, analgesics, angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, anticonvulsants, benzodiazepines, beta blockers, calcium-channel blockers, cardiac nitrates, diuretics, H2 antagonists, HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, prostaglandin synthetase inhibitors (also referred to as NSAIDs), and quinolone anti-infectives without evidence of clinically significant adverse interactions.
Instructions:
This treatment plan may help: Reduce hair loss and increase hair growth when used regularly and as prescribed.
It may take 2-4 months to begin seeing results, and up to 6-12 months for full results. Hair growth will revert to previous state if medication is stopped.
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets.
Use the medicine exactly as directed. Using more medicine or applying it more often than prescribed will not make it work any faster, and may increase side effects.
Do not take by mouth. Topical medication is to be applied to the indicated area only and not to be ingested. Avoid getting this medication in your eyes or mouth, if this does occur, rinse with water.
Apply once daily at night to dry, clean hair, and wash hands after application. Wash any non-treatment area that this medication may have accidentally come into contact with to avoid unwanted hair growth.
Allow to dry thoroughly and wash off in the morning, or after at least 4 hours.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep the bottle tightly closed when not in use.
Avoid using other products that also contain Spironolactone, Minoxidil, or Tretinoin unless directed otherwise by your doctor.
Do not use other scalp medications while using this product unless directed otherwise by your doctor. Do not use on scalp if the skin is infected, irritated, or has open wounds.
You may experience increased sensitivity to the sun with this medication at the application site.
Allergies:
This medication may cause allergic reactions if you are allergic to a component of the medication or medications similar to the ingredients in this product.
If you are allergic to any of the ingredients listed (Possible Ingredients: Spironolactone, Finasteride, Minoxidil, Tretinoin, Fluocinolone, Biotin) please stop the compound, reach out to us and contact your doctor.
If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms: hives, difficulty breathing, rapid of weak heartbeat, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat, you may be having an acute allergic reaction and you need to get emergency medical help immediately.
Conditions:
We have evaluated your health history and the specific health information you provided us. However, if anything changes and you develop or discover any new condition please contact us and your doctor to make sure this medication is still appropriate for you.
This medication may have interactions with certain disease states, tell your doctor if you have any of the following:
-breathing problems
-seizures
-chest pain
-sick sinus syndrome
-AV block
-slow heartbeats
-low blood pressure
-liver disease
-heart disease
-kidney disease
-high potassium
-Addison’s disease
-electrolyte imbalance
-inability to urinate diabetes
-Cushing's syndrome
Pregnancy and Breastfeeding:
Finasteride should not be used in pregnancy, breastfeeding, or women who are planning on having children due to the risk of adverse effects on the male fetus. Minoxidil, Spironolactone, and Fluocinolone should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Tretinoin products are to be avoided during pregnancy.
Do not use this medication if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning on becoming pregnant in the near future.
Side Effects:
You may experience side effects with these medications.
Spironolactone is indicated for women, and may cause feminizing side effects if used in males.
Common side effects:
-Itching
-Burning
-Redness
-Flaking
-Dryness
-Scaling
-Peeling Stinging
-Acne
-Changes in the color or texture of your hair
-Irritation at the application site
-Increased sensitivity to the sun
-Bruising or shiny skin
-Tiny red bumps or rash around the mouth
-Small white or red bumps on the skin
This is a topically applied medication, so very little of the medication should get into systemic circulation and systemic or severe side effects should be rare.
Uncommon side effects may include:
-low blood pressure
-dehydration
-dizziness when standing up
-drowsiness
-nausea
-diarrhea
-headache
-irregular periods
-breast tenderness
-weight gain
-low sex drive
-depression
-fatigue
-unwanted growth of facial hair
More serious but less common side effects include:
-gastrointestinal bleeding
-high potassium levels
-electrolyte imbalances
-little or no urinationa feeling like you might pass out
-severe scalp irritation
-chest painfast heart rate
-fluttering in your chest
-severe headache
-sudden numbness
Stop the medication and seek medical treatment right away if any of these occur.
Avoid other products known to cause skin irritation on the area of treatment such as:
medicated or abrasive soaps, chemical hair colorants, removers, or waxes, electrolysis, products with alcohol or astringents, and cosmetics with an irritating or strong drying effect.
Medicines and Supplements:
We have evaluated your health history and the specific health information you provided us. However, if anything changes and you start or discover that you are taking any additional medicines or supplements please contact us and your doctor to make sure this medication is still appropriate for you.
Some medications can have interactions and we will help you evaluate that risk and decide on an appropriate treatment plan.
Do not use potassium salt substitutes while using this medication to avoid your potassium levels from becoming too high. Fluocinolone may be contained in this formulation and Fluocinolone is a topical corticosteroid. Combining this medication with other corticosteroids may be dangerous and increase the risk of side effects. Tell your doctor about all other corticosteroid medications you are using.
Do not use this medication if you are also taking:
-Eplerenone
Tell your doctor if you are taking:
-Eplerenone
-Cholestyramine
-Digoxin
-Lithium
-Trimethoprim
-Aminophylline
-Dipyridamole
-Theophylline
-Verapamil
-Heart or blood pressure medications
-Topical corticosteroids (e.g., betamethasone, hydrocortisone)
Risks:
We have evaluated the specific health information provided by you to identify if this product is appropriate for you.
If you forgot to provide us with any information or incorrectly provided the information we may misdiagnose or fail to diagnose conditions that you may have which could affect our recommendation for treatment.
If you need to update or clarify any information about your health you can call us and update your profile so that we may reevaluate if this is appropriate for you.
Treatment Failure:
This treatment is not 100% effective for every patient. It may not work for every patient or may only work partially to resolve the condition that it is meant to treat.
If the treatment is not working, or if you find that you are experiencing new or worsening symptoms, contact us as well as your doctor to identify if you should continue this treatment.
If it is an emergency, call 911 or seek immediate medical help.
We are providing this treatment for you because the potential benefits outweigh the risks in our estimation based on the medical information provided.
You should evaluate this information and any input from your in-person healthcare team, and any other relevant information to decide if this treatment plan is appropriate for you.
Share with Your Healthcare Team:
We recommend that you update all of your physicians, pharmacists, and the rest of your healthcare team to let them know about any new medicines or supplements that you are taking or any changes in your health.
You can also ask us questions anytime regarding your therapy and we are happy to help you share any information about your health with anyone in your personal healthcare team.
Additional Resources
The following links provide further information on the potential risks and benefits of this medication:
OfficialSpironolactone PDR
Official Minoxidil PDR
Official Tretinoin PDR
Official Finasteride PDR
Official Fluocinolone PDR
FDA Spironolactone Prescribing Information
FDA Minoxidil Prescribing Information
FDA Tretinoin Prescribing Information
FDA Finasteride Prescribing Information
FDA Fluocinolone Prescribing Information
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Strut Women’s Hair Formula is a pharmacist and physician formulated mixture of pharmaceutical-grade ingredients that may help reduce hair loss and increase hair growth in some women when used regularly and as prescribed.
A compounded medication is a prescription that is mixed up specifically for you based on your doctor’s request for specific strengths, ingredients, and dosage forms. Compounded medications are not manufactured, but made in compounding pharmacies by U.S. licensed pharmacists and pharmacy technicians that follow a formula ‘recipe’ customized to your condition to create an individualized medication for you.
StrutVite is a non-prescription hair, skin, and nail supplement formulated by pharmacists. StrutVite is meant to supplement a healthy diet and lifestyle to help support hair, skin, and nail appearance, growth, and overall health. Many of our patients include StrutVite into their routine along with our prescription medications for a well-rounded approach to health.
Use the medicine exactly as directed. Using more medicine or applying it more often than prescribed will not make it work any faster, and may increase side effects. Do not take by mouth. Avoid getting this medication in your eyes or mouth, if this does occur, rinse with water. Apply once daily at night to dry, clean scalp, and wash hands after application. Wash any non-treatment area that this medication may have accidentally come into contact with to avoid unwanted hair growth. Allow to dry thoroughly and wash off in the morning, or after at least 4 hours.
This is a topically applied medication, so very little of the medication will get into systemic circulation and whole-body side effects should be rare. The most common side effects may include: Itching, burning, flaking, dryness, scaling, changes in the color or texture of your hair, or irritation at the application site
Strut’s innovative medical platform allows our U.S. licensed telemedicine physicians to treat patients remotely and safely via secure chat, phone, or video. Our physicians will customize a treatment plan based on your condition. The physician will recommend a custom formulated prescription product made from a U.S. accredited pharmacy to treat your condition. You must start with an online visit, so we can collect photos and medical information about your health. Completing an online visit is quick and easy. If you qualify, our doctors will provide a diagnosis, treatment plan and prescribe a custom formula to treat your condition.
Strut Hair has up to 4 powerful synergistic prescription ingredients, custom formulated by physicians and pharmacists designed especially for women’s hair loss. Because a woman's chemistry is different, Strut Hair was designed with unique prescription ingredients, including spironolactone to help hair loss by inhibiting androgenic hormones that cause shedding. Strut’s unique compound formulation has validated hair growth ingredients to have the best of the best in one easy-to-use bottle.
If the product has arrived warm, wait 2 hours before using. Store this medication in a cool, dry environment, protected from light, at room temperature (68F-77F). Always make sure the container is tightly closed when not using the medication. Keep all medications in a safe place out of reach of pets and children.
Strut Hair Formula for women may contain Spironolactone, Finasteride, Minoxidil, Tretinoin, Fluocinolone, & Biotin in a pharmaceutical-grade gel or liquid formulated for adhesion to the scalp. Your doctor will select the active ingredients that are appropriate for you and your hair loss goals.
It may take 2-4 months to begin seeing results, and up to 6-12 months for full results. Hair growth will revert to previous state if medication is stopped.
See the detailed safety information under the Safety Info tab for the product.
Yes, your photographs will help us to accurately diagnose the cause of your medical condition and prescribe the most effective medication regimen. It is very important that we have clear photographs. Our site is mobile-friendly and simple to upload pictures.
The online doctor’s visits are typically complementary. With Strut, you will only pay for the prescription if you qualify after your medical consultation. If after checking out, the doctor identifies that you are not a good candidate for treatment, you will not be charged. If you decide to transfer your prescription at any time to a non-preferred pharmacy of Strut Health, then you will be charged a $40 physician consultation fee to your credit card on file. Customer service can provide additional details on our pharmacy network.
The cost varies, the price is listed on the product page of the website. Prices at local pharmacies or online are often higher than what we offer. We keep our prices very competitive, as well as offering free visits and shipping.
Strut Women’s Hair Formula contains a combination of prescription and nonprescription ingredients that target hair loss prevention and potential hair regrowth. Spironolactone is an aldosterone receptor antagonist and may help prevent hair loss by inhibiting androgenic hormones in the scalp area that increase hair shedding. Finasteride works by blocking an enzyme that converts testosterone into DHT, a hormone that can weaken hair follicles. Minoxidil is a vasodilator that may help reduce shedding, increase hair growth, and thicken hair follicles. Tretinoin helps the medication penetrate through the scalp to get to where it needs to go.
Vitamin A (as beta-Carotene) 1000 IU, Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid) 30mg, Vitamin E (as Mixed Tocopherols) 10 IU, Thiamin (Vitamin B-1)(as Thiamin Hydrochloride) 1.5mg, Riboflavin (Vitamin B-2) 1.7mg, Niacin (as Niacin and Niacinamide) 25mg, Vitamin B-6 (as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) 2mg, Folic Acid 400 mcg, Vitamin B12 (as Methylcobalamin) 6mcg, Biotin 5000 mcg, Pantothenic Acid (as Calcium d-Pantothenate) 50mg, Iodine (as Kelp) 50mcg, Magnesium Oxide 15mg, Zinc (as Zinc Gluconate) 15mg, Copper (as Copper Gluconate) 1mg, Boron (as Boron Gluconate) 1mg, Choline (as Choline Bitartrate) 250 mcg, Inositol 50 mcg, MSM 400 mg, Hydrolyzed Collagen 100mg, Hydrolyzed Keratin 50mg, Bamboo Extract Silica 20mg, Turmeric Extract 50mg, Ashwagandha 100mg, L-Cysteine 50mg
Take 2 capsules by mouth once daily with a glass of water, or take as directed by your medical provider. Be sure to always consult with a doctor before adding things into your health regimen, even supplements.
StrutVite is formulated for adults who want to support the healthy growth and appearance of hair, skin, and nails. This supplement can be included as an addition to a healthy diet for hair, skin, and nails. Always speak with your doctor before adding on supplements to make sure this is a good addition for you.
Strut is qualified to help you find the right treatment for your needs. We are driven to improve the digital healthcare experience and our team is available to help you throughout the process.
Dr. Alan Bauman MD, ABHRS, FISHRS
Medical Advisor & Hair Loss Expert
This site serves as a partnership between MyRootCauseRx.com and StrutHealth.com, providing patients with valuable resources to educate themselves about treatment options.
