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22 questionsUpdated October 2026Answered by the Folliva team

How it works

Blocks DHT at the follicle

DHT shrinks hair by locking onto receptors in the follicle. Folliva gets there first, so the signal doesn't land.

What it isn't

No sexual side effects

It doesn't lower your DHT or testosterone like finasteride does. That's why there are none.

Your plan

Pause or cancel anytime

Autoship sends the next bottle on time. Skip, pause or cancel it yourself, whenever you like.

The basics

What Folliva DHT Blocker is, and who it's for.

What is Folliva DHT Blocker?

A 5% topical DHT blocker. You spray it onto the thinning areas of your scalp once a day, at night. It's made for male pattern hair loss, the kind driven by DHT.

How does it work?

DHT is the hormone behind male pattern hair loss. It shrinks follicles by binding to androgen receptors inside them.

Folliva blocks DHT at that receptor, right where it shrinks hair. It doesn't stop your body making DHT, and it doesn't lower your testosterone.

How is it different from finasteride?

Finasteride is a pill that lowers DHT throughout your body, and that's where its sexual side effects come from. Folliva is a spray that blocks DHT at the follicle, without lowering your DHT or your testosterone.

That's why there are no sexual side effects.

Is it new?

It's new to most men. The active ingredient has been studied since the 1990s. What's new is a ready-to-use spray built around one simple routine at night.

Who is it for?

Men with male pattern hair loss: a receding hairline, thinning temples or a thinning crown. Especially men who want to block DHT without the sexual side effects of finasteride.

Who shouldn't use it?

Anyone under 18. Anyone pregnant, breastfeeding or trying to be. Anyone with a scalp condition that hasn't been treated yet.

And if your hair loss came on suddenly, in patches or after an illness, see a doctor first. It may not be DHT at all.

Using it

Your nightly routine, and what to expect month by month.

How do I use it?

Once a day, at night. Spray it onto dry scalp where the hair is thinning, spread it with your fingertips and let it dry before bed. It takes about a minute.

When will I see results?

Hair grows slowly, so give it time:

  • Weeks 0–4: you build the routine. Some shedding is possible.
  • Months 1–2: shedding settles. This is where most people quit.
  • Months 3–4: the first fine hairs.
  • Month 6 and on: your honest verdict.

Take a photo under the same light once a month. Memory is a bad judge of hair. The full timeline is here.

My shedding got worse. Should I stop?

Usually not. A shed in the first weeks is a known pattern when follicles reset their cycle: hairs that were already on their way out leave together. It looks like failure, and it's exactly where most people quit.

If your scalp is sore, inflamed or painful, stop and see a doctor.

Can I use it with finasteride or minoxidil?

Yes. Folliva can run alongside finasteride or minoxidil if you already use them. If you're unsure about your own situation, ask your doctor.

What if it doesn't work for me?

Then you don't pay for it. Think of your first order as a 120-day free trial: if Folliva isn't for you, email us within 120 days of delivery, send the bottle back (opened is fine), and we refund your first order in full.

Give it a fair test: use it every day and compare photos taken in the same light. Not everyone responds, and if it isn't for you, the guarantee means you've lost nothing.

How should I store it?

Cool, dark and capped. Keep it out of sunlight and away from a steamy bathroom. The batch number and expiry are on the bottle.

Side effects and safety

What can happen, and what we can and can't promise.

Does it have sexual side effects?

No. Folliva doesn't lower your DHT or testosterone the way finasteride does, and that's why there are no sexual side effects.

What side effects can happen?

The common ones are on the scalp: dryness, flaking or redness where you apply it, usually from the alcohol base. Some people notice a headache in the first few weeks.

If irritation doesn't settle, stop and talk to a doctor.

Is it safe for my partner to touch my scalp or pillow?

Let it dry fully and wash your hands after every use. If your partner is pregnant or trying to be, talk to a doctor before you start: antiandrogens can pass through skin contact.

Is it a licensed medicine?

No, and we won't pretend it is. Nothing on this site is medical advice. Speak to a doctor before you start or stop any treatment.

Orders, Autoship and delivery

Shipping, payment, packaging and changing your plan.

How does Autoship work?

Choose Autoship when you order and your next bottle ships on time: 50 ml every month, 100 ml every 2 months, 150 ml every 3 months. You save at least 10% on every bottle.

Skip, pause or cancel yourself, any time.

How do I pause or cancel?

Log in to your account and open Subscriptions. You can skip a delivery, pause or cancel there yourself, before the next charge. Here's how.

How much is shipping?

Your first order ships free within the EU. Autoship renewals include a shipping fee.

Ordering from outside the EU? Write to us before you pay and we'll tell you honestly whether it's worth it.

Will the package say what's inside?

No. Plain outer box, no product name, nothing on the outside that says what's inside.

How can I pay?

The current methods are shown at checkout, because they change: cards and the usual wallets. If a card is declined, write to us and we'll find another way.

Can I return it?

Unopened and in its original packaging, within 14 days: yes, and you don't owe us an explanation. Opened bottles can't come back, with one exception: your first order is covered by our 120-day money-back guarantee. Send that bottle back, opened is fine, and we refund the order in full.

If something arrives damaged or wrong, that's on us. Send us a photo and we'll fix it.

Still have a question?

Write before you order. We reply within a day, Monday to Friday.

Important

Nothing on this page is medical advice. Speak to a doctor before starting or stopping anything.