The term "unlicensed" or "off-license" refers to medicines that are used outside the terms of their UK licence or those that do not have a licence for a specific use in the UK. While this might sound alarming at first, it’s a common practice in healthcare and does not mean that the medicine is unsafe or experimental.

Before a medicine is licensed, it undergoes rigorous clinical trials to ensure its safety and efficacy for a particular condition. However, during these trials, researchers often discover that a drug has additional benefits beyond its original purpose. In such cases, healthcare providers may prescribe the medication for these off-label uses if they believe it will benefit the patient.

DENSE’s Approach: Prioritising Safety with Topical Treatments

At DENSE, our primary focus is on your safety and well-being. That's why we exclusively provide topical formulations for hair loss treatment, rather than oral pills, which can carry a higher risk of systemic side effects.

• Minimised Risk of Side Effects: Oral hair loss medications, such as finasteride and minoxidil, can affect other parts of the body and are associated with systemic side effects. By offering these treatments in a topical form, DENSE allows you to experience the benefits of hair regrowth while significantly reducing the risk of these broader side effects.
• Targeted Treatment: Topical applications work directly on the scalp, delivering the active ingredients exactly where they are needed. This targeted approach not only makes the treatment more effective but also enhances safety by keeping the effects localised to the area being treated.

Our decision to use unlicensed medicines stems from our dedication to offering the best possible treatments for hair loss. Although these medicines may not be licensed specifically for hair loss in the UK, they are widely used and have demonstrated effectiveness in other parts of the world.

For example, while topical minoxidil is a licensed treatment in the UK, some of the specific formulations or combinations we provide might not be. This is often because the process of obtaining a licence is costly and time-consuming, and manufacturers may not pursue it for treatments that are considered niche. Nonetheless, our expert clinical team carefully evaluates the safety and efficacy of every treatment we offer,
ensuring that you receive a product that is both safe and effective.

DENSE is one of the UK’s leading providers of hair loss treatments, and our team consists of highly qualified experts who specialise in hair loss and scalp conditions. We understand the emotional and psychological impact of hair loss, and we are committed to offering treatments that are both safe and effective. By focusing on topical formulations, we aim to provide you with powerful hair loss solutions that minimise risks while delivering the
results you need.

Choosing the right treatment for hair loss is an important decision, and understanding the role of unlicensed medicines can help you make an informed choice.

At DENSE, we prioritise your safety by offering topical treatments that effectively target hair loss with minimal risk of side effects.
If you have any questions or would like to learn more about our approach, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We’re here to support you on your journey to healthier, fuller hair.

For more information or to discuss your treatment options, you can reach out to us at help@densehairexperts.com or call us at 0330 053 3977.