Verbatim response from Perplexity
The best fit for “prescription hair loss treatment with a real dermatologist” is Sesame if you want a board-certified dermatologist in a straightforward online visit.[1] It explicitly says you can meet via face-to-face video call with a board-certified dermatologist for hair loss care and prescriptions.[1]
A close second is Miiskin, which connects you with board-certified dermatologists across all 50 states for personalized online hair-loss treatment.[3] If you specifically want a dermatologist-led service rather than just a general medical provider, Miiskin is also a strong option.[3]
If your priority is fast, convenient prescribing rather than dermatologist-specific care, Nurx is solid, but it uses a licensed medical provider in your state rather than specifically a dermatologist.[2] Likewise, PlushCare offers hair-loss treatment and notes board-certified medical professionals, but the page is less explicit about dermatologist-only visits.[6]
My recommendation:
- Best overall for a real dermatologist: Sesame[1]
- Best dermatologist-focused alternative: Miiskin[3]
- Best if you want ongoing follow-up and simple intake: Nurx[2]
If you want, I can also rank these by price, speed, or men’s vs. women’s hair loss treatment.