Who actually needs custom hair loss medication? (most men don’t — but a few absolutely do)
By The Locklab Team
December 9, 2025
The ultimate guide to Locklab Custom Rx, microdosing finasteride, and if customization is right for you
Hair loss treatment is one of the areas in men’s health where the world has made major scientific progress — yet the decisions often feel more confusing than ever.
It’s easy to assume that customization is automatically superior.
But here’s the truth — one that most companies will never tell you:
— Custom hair loss medication is not better for most men — Customization benefits men with past-dosing needs, or unique preferences (and this is coming from a company with the most extensive customization options available)
Locklab takes a very different stance from competitors, because gimmicks don't belong in medicine.
We do not push custom treatment on everyone.
We do not pretend customization is essential.
We do not encourage beginners to start with complex dosing.
Instead, Locklab Custom Rx exists for the segment of men who:
Already understand finasteride and minoxidil
Have used hair loss medications before
Know what dose ranges feel right for them
Want precision control or microdosing
Want everything in one capsule
Want a transparent, affordable customization tool
Want the quality assurance of the Locklab brand
This long-form guide is built to do two things:
Qualify the right men — those who will genuinely benefit from Custom Rx
Disqualify the majority — because if you're unsure, you shouldn’t be customizing medication in the first place
Let’s start with the most important truth: If you’re not sure whether you need custom treatment… you probably don’t
This is the simplest and most honest litmus test: If you are not sure whether you need a custom formula… start with the Standard Locklab formula.
Customizing hair loss medication is like customizing medication for a headache — unnecessary for most people and potentially confusing.
Most men should use:
1.1mg oral finasteride
5 mg oral minoxidil
0.1mg of oral dutasteride
A well-tested combination capsule (like Locklab’s standard 3-in-1 or 4-in-1)
Standard treatments are:
Proven
Simple
Widely tolerated
Backed by decades of data
Easy to prescribe and monitor
Customization only becomes valuable when someone already knows exactly what they’re trying to adjust.
Who Custom Rx is actually designed for
Only about 2-5% of men who explore hair-loss treatment fall into these categories.
✔ The Advanced Treatment User
You’ve had plenty of experience taking oral hair-loss medication. You’re not guessing. You’re refining.
✔ The Microdoser
You want to microdose, either because of medical necessity or you want to slowly acclimate your body to a certain medication. Microdosing doesn't offer the same high level of results (obviously), but you have good reason for it.
✔ The Side-Effect Manager
No one should ever have harmful side effects while taking Locklab; however, you may be allergic to a certain ingredient, have a rare reaction such as swelling, or get headaches from minoxidil. You need to lower or remove an ingredient while still aiming for the best hair possible.
Why Locklab Custom Rx exists (even though customization isn’t for everyone)
Many telehealth companies mislead beginners into thinking that “custom is always better.” That’s not only untrue — it’s irresponsible.
Locklab intentionally does the opposite:
❌ Custom is not usually more effective. 💡 It’s usually less effective, because what gives you more hair is stronger, higher quality medication (not customization).
❌ Custom is not necessarily safer. 💡 Since very few men have side effects at all, the medical anxiety caused by focusing on fear can cause more harm than good.
❌ Custom is not necessary for most men. 💡 Custom is helpful when you have past dosing needs or specific preferences.
So why offer customization at all?
Because the advanced subset of men who do need customization currently face three big problems:
Problem #1: competitors charge too much for microdosing and customization
Most “custom capsule” companies charge:
$69/month
$85/month
Even $100+/month
Locklab Custom Rx: $45/month. Flat.
Whether you choose:
0.25 mg finasteride
0.5 mg finasteride
1.1mg finasteride
1.25 mg oral minoxidil
2.5mg oral minoxidil
5mg oral minoxidil
0.1mg dutasteride
0.5mg dutasteride
Any combination of the above with biotin
…it’s still $45.
Problem #2: Other custom platforms are confusing
Many men who try other “custom pill builders” report the same problems:
Too many complex options
Unclear ingredient purposes
No direct explanation of what changes what
No simple dose visualization
No tie-back to actual clinical data
Locklab rebuilt the process from scratch to avoid this.
Why microdosing finasteride is easier, clearer, and cheaper through Locklab
Microdosing finasteride is popular among:
Men who had side effects at 1 mg
Men easing into treatment
Men who get good enough results at lower doses
But competitor pricing is irrational.
Competitor pricing example: Locklab Custom RX vs Competitor Pricing
Locklab advantage:
🔥 More customization for less 🔥 Simple, do-it-yourself, Capsule Customizer™ 🔥 No higher prices on your second order
If you’re an advanced user who wants microdosed finasteride, no one beats Locklab’s value.
Locklab takes a very different stance from competitors, because gimmicks don't belong in medicine.
How our Capsule Customizer works
Custom treatment is inherently complex — unless you build a tool designed for clarity.
Locklab’s Capsule Customizer is:
Intuitive
Clean
Step-by-step
Non-technical
Built for visual learners
Capsule Customizer Home: The Locklab Capsule Customizer shows you exactly how each ingredient and dose fits together — no guesswork, no confusion.
Each ingredient includes:
What it does
Why someone might choose it
Typical dosing ranges
One-Capsule Convenience: Combine finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, or boosters into one simple capsule to improve long-term consistency.
A live preview lets you see:
Your exact formula
The dosage of each ingredient
How ingredients stack together
Dose Selector: Choose your dose with full clarity. Advanced users can finally microdose without paying inflated pricing.
Full Custom Formula Preview: A clean, visual summary of your formula before checkout — built to simplify what other companies overcomplicate.
Why most men should not use Custom Rx (and should use the standard Locklab Pill instead)
You should choose standard treatment if:
You want the best hair medically possible with no complications
You’re new to oral hair-loss treatments
You want something straightforward
You don’t know the difference between finasteride and minoxidil
You’ve never experimented with dose levels
You don’t know why someone would want to customize or microdose
You just want to regrow hair without complexity
Standard treatments work for the vast majority of men — and they’re what the experienced MD’s at Locklab prescribe.
Locklab’s standard men’s formulas are:
Simpler
Faster to choose
Backed by extensive evidence
Better for hair regrowth for most men
Usually the ideal starting point for beginners
If a company sells you customization as a starting point, it’s usually a gimmick.
Locklab Custom Rx vs competitors
Who should choose Locklab Custom Rx today
Custom Rx is for you if:
✔ You already know how finasteride/minoxidil/dutasteride work ✔ You’ve used hair-loss medication before ✔ You want microdosing ✔ You want to want to create your ideal capsule ✔ You want precise control ✔ You want better pricing than Zeus, XYON, Strut ✔ You value a clean, guided experience
Custom Rx is not for you if:
❌ You’re new to oral combination treatment ❌ You feel unsure about dosing ❌ You find customization confusing ❌ You want the simplest effective option
Custom medication is not the future of hair loss treatment for everyone. In fact, none of us who work at Locklab use a custom dose. But for a very specific group of people who already understand the landscape and want personalized control — without inflated pricing or confusing workflows — Locklab Custom RX was made to be the best customizer available.
Locklab Custom Rx exists for them. Not for everyone. And that honesty is exactly why the men who truly need customization trust Locklab.
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