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Former White House Physician:
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Meet the breakthrough triple-formula clinically proven to be 54.7% more effective than Minoxidil alone. If you're a woman over 40 dealing with thinning, shedding, balding, or a widening part, read this urgent report now.
Published on: November 18, 2025 | Advertorial | 5 Minute Read
By Dr. Robert Darling, M.D.
November 18, 2025 | 11:47 am EST
If you're a woman over 40 who's noticed your ponytail getting smaller, your part getting wider, or more hair in your brush each morning, you need to read every word of this urgent report.
Because what I'm about to share will explain why everything you've tried has failed—and more importantly, how thousands of women are now seeing the thick, full hair they thought was gone forever.

My name is Dr. Robert Darling. I'm a retired Navy Captain and the former White House Physician who provided direct medical care to the President, Vice President, and their families.

I practiced medicine aboard Air Force One, traveled to over 40 countries on presidential protection details, and spent my career at the highest levels of American medicine.
Because what I'm about to share will explain why everything you've tried has failed—and more importantly, how thousands of women are now seeing the thick, full hair they thought was gone forever.
My name is Dr. Robert Darling. I'm a retired Navy Captain and the former White House Physician who provided direct medical care to the President, Vice President, and their families.
I practiced medicine aboard Air Force One, traveled to over 40 countries on presidential protection details, and spent my career at the highest levels of American medicine.
What I'm about to reveal might upset some major pharmaceutical companies. But after months of research, our team discovered why 40-60% of women get ZERO results from standard treatments—and how to change that.
The Pattern I Couldn't Ignore
This all started when I joined a leading telemedicine platform as their Chief Medical Officer.

That company is called Get Thin MD and we connect women with licensed medical providers who can prescribe GLP-1 medications and other personalized treatments that help them safely and effectively lose weight.
The company has helped tens of thousands of patients lose weight, which is something I’m very proud of. But I started noticing something that troubled me deeply.

During their initial medical consultations when signing up for Get Thin’s program…

Woman after woman would mention—almost as an aside —that they were also struggling with hair loss.
"Oh, and do you guys have anything to help with thinning hair?"

"I'm losing so much hair. Is it related to my hormones?"

"I've tried everything. Nothing works."
These women were taking proactive steps to shed excess pounds and lose weight. They were balancing their hormones, taking supplements, following their doctor's advice.

But nothing was working for their hair.

And the emotional toll was devastating.
This wasn't just a cosmetic concern. This was an identity crisis.

So I did what I always do when I see a pattern I don't understand: I started researching.
What I Discovered Shocked Me
Our team spent months diving into the clinical research on female pattern hair loss.

And what we found disturbed me more than almost anything I'd seen in my 30+ years of medicine.

The solutions existed. The science was there. But somehow, millions of women were suffering needlessly because no one was connecting the dots.

Here's what I learned:

First, we uncovered what was actually happening to these women's hair
After age 40, hormonal changes make hair follicles increasingly sensitive to certain hormones—particularly DHT (dihydrotestosterone).

These hormones cause your sensitive hair follicles to shrink.

And when they shrink, they produce thinner, weaker hair with each growth cycle.

This process is called follicle miniaturization—and it's the root cause of female pattern hair loss.

The good news? Follicles that have shrunk can be reversed.

But it requires treatment that actually addresses what's happening at the follicle level—not surface-level solutions.
And this actually explains why most solutions - both natural and medicated - fail the women who try them.
Once I started reading all the research about follicle miniaturization, at first I thought: "Why don't these women just use Minoxidil? After all, it's a proven treatment that can genuinely regrow hair."

Well, it turns out, many of these women HAD tried using Minoxidil before—and yet they didn't see any hair growth at all.

And when our team dug into the research more, I was shocked to discover the real reason why.
And when our team dug into the research more, I was shocked to discover the real reason why.
Here's what many doctors (and even most telemedicine platforms) forget to tell their patients:


Minoxidil itself is inactive.

Let me repeat that:
The minoxidil you buy at the drugstore cannot work on its own.

For minoxidil to regrow hair, it must first be converted in your scalp into its active form—minoxidil sulfate.
This conversion requires an enzyme called sulfotransferase (SULT1A1) that exists in your hair follicles.

And here's the problem:

40-60% of women have low levels of this enzyme or their enzyme doesn't function efficiently.

Without sufficient SULT1A1 activity, minoxidil remains inactive in your scalp.
No conversion
=
No activation
=
No results
This explained everything. These women weren't "treatment failures." Their bodies simply couldn't convert inactive minoxidil into its active form. They were missing the enzyme needed to make it work.

You can apply minoxidil religiously for six, nine, even twelve months—and see absolutely nothing—not because the treatment doesn't work, but because your body can't activate it.
The Big Beauty Lie
Now this research has been published in peer-reviewed journals since 2019…

So why weren’t more people talking about it?

I don’t have a good answer to that question…

But what I do know is that, due to a lack of information, millions of women each year are wasting hundreds-and-hundreds of dollars on solutions that just don’t work.
Why Natural Oils and Shampoos Miss The Mark
Many women we spoke to went the "natural" route first. And I get that - natural remedies are AWESOME…when they work. The problem here, though, is that most natural remedies don’t.

Rosemary oil. Biotin supplements. Collagen powder. Hair growth shampoos with caffeine or saw palmetto.

None of those products are clinically proven to address the root cause of female hair loss which, in most cases, is follicle miniaturization.

That means each of these women is wasting hundreds of dollars per year, just to end up saying stuff like:
Drugstore Minoxidil Gets Wasted On Your Scalp
Meanwhile, if you've tried drugstore minoxidil, you know the experience:
The Pink Tax: Women's 5% foam costs 40% more than the identical men's product.
The burning and itching: Scalp irritation is the #1 complaint. Many women can't tolerate it for more than a few weeks.
The twice-daily hassle: Morning and night applications are hard to maintain long-term. Most women give up.
And worst of all:

For 40-60% of women, it simply doesn't work at all.
Expensive Solutions Shrink Your Wallet and Leave You Shedding Money
Some women try to go the medical route:
Spironolactone
(oral medication with hormonal side effects)
PRP injections
($500-2,000 per treatment, multiple sessions required)
Low-level laser therapy
(expensive devices, questionable evidence)
The barriers? Time. Cost. Side effects. Intimidation.

Most women never even get to try these options.
So many of these “solutions” leave you trapped in a cycle of expensive, ineffective treatments.
Here’s How You Fix This (And Actually Regrow Your Hair)
Frustrated by what I'd discovered, I became obsessed with finding a real solution for these women.

Not another supplement. Not another "natural" remedy that might work if you're lucky.

A medical-grade solution backed by clinical research that actually addressed the root cause.

Our team spent months researching every study on minoxidil non-response and follicle miniaturization.

And we found the breakthrough.
Frustrated by what I'd discovered, I became obsessed with finding a real solution for these women.

Not another supplement. Not another "natural" remedy that might work if you're lucky.

A medical-grade solution backed by clinical research that actually addressed the root cause.

Our team spent months researching every study on minoxidil non-response and follicle miniaturization.

And we found the breakthrough.
The Missing Piece: Tretinoin
In 2019, researchers published a landmark study that changed everything.

They discovered that topical tretinoin directly upregulates the SULT1A1 enzyme in hair follicles—the exact enzyme that converts inactive minoxidil into its active form.

When they applied tretinoin to women who had previously failed minoxidil treatment, something remarkable happened:
In 2019, researchers published a landmark study that changed everything.

They discovered that topical tretinoin directly upregulates the SULT1A1 enzyme in hair follicles—the exact enzyme that converts inactive minoxidil into its active form.
When they applied tretinoin to women who had previously failed minoxidil treatment, something remarkable happened:
43% of these "non-responders" started seeing results within just 5 days.
Not only that, but tretinoin also:
Enhances minoxidil absorption by up to 300%
Promotes cell growth in hair follicles
Prolongs cell survival in the follicle's dermal papilla
This was the missing piece.

But there was still one more problem to solve…
We Needed to Give Women a Prescription-Based Treatment They Would Actually Want to Keep Using.
You see, even if we could solve the enzyme problem, we couldn't ignore why so many women quit minoxidil:

Scalp irritation.

The itching, redness, and flaking are unbearable for many women. It's the #1 complaint with drugstore minoxidil—and the #1 reason women give up.

So we added a third ingredient:
low-dose fluocinolone (0.01%).
Fluocinolone is a low-potency topical corticosteroid that:
Reduces scalp inflammation (which both causes and results from hair loss)
Eliminates the irritation that makes women quit
Creates a healthy scalp environment for long-term treatment
The research was clear: Formulas combining minoxidil with a low-dose corticosteroid showed:
50% fewer side effects overall
Only 4.5% of users experiencing scalp irritation
Nearly double the adherence rate (women actually stick with it)
The Triple-Combination Formula
Minoxidil 5%
THE PROVEN FOUNDATION
Reverses follicle miniaturization by extending the growth phase and stimulating follicles to enlarge and produce thicker hair.

But only works if you can activate it...
Tretinoin 0.005%
THE GAME-CHANGER
Upregulates SULT1A1 enzyme by up to 3-fold
Converts 43% of previous non- responders
Enhances absorption by 300%
Solves the enzyme deficiency problem
Fluocinolone 0.01%
THE TOLERANCE ENHANCER
Reduces scalp inflammation
Eliminates irritation (#1 reason women quit)
Only 4.5% experience irritation vs. it being the #1 complaint
Enables comfortable once-daily use
Creates the healthy scalp environment needed for long-term success.
Each ingredient addresses a different failure point. Together, they work synergistically to reverse follicle miniaturization.
The Clinical Evidence
I don't ask anyone to trust me blindly. I'm a physician. I believe in evidence.

So here's the data:
In 2024, researchers at Johns Hopkins conducted a real-world clinical study of 66 women with female pattern hair loss.

They compared compounded topical minoxidil formulas (like ours) against over-the-counter minoxidil.
They compared compounded topical minoxidil formulas (like ours) against over-the-counter minoxidil.
The results were striking:
Statistical significance: p<0.001 (meaning these results are highly reliable, not due to chance)
What This Actually Means
More than two out of three women using this type of formula saw clinical improvement in hair thickness and density.
That's compared to less than half with drugstore minoxidil alone.

And nearly
twice as many women ( were able to stick with the treatment long-term—because it was comfortable enough to actually use every day.
And That’s Just One Study. In Additional Clinical Trials of a Triple-Combination Formula Like This One, The Results Have Been Spectacular:
80% reported new hair growth and satisfaction with treatment
32.9% increase in hair count and density (in non-responders to minoxidil)
One-third more hair follicles after 90 days
Significant increases in both total hair count and non-vellus hair count
70% improvement in hair coverage
75% improvement in overall appearance
The Bottom Line: This formula delivers better results because more women can tolerate it and stay consistent. Consistency is what transforms results from temporary to lasting.
The Non-Responder Breakthrough
Remember that 40-60% enzyme problem?

Clinical research published in peer-reviewed journals confirmed that tretinoin solves it:
43% of previous minoxidil non-responders began responding with tretinoin added
Conversion happened within just 5 days of application
Enzyme activity increased by up to 3-fold
Absorption enhanced by approximately 300%
If minoxidil didn't work for you before, there was a biological reason—and we've solved it.
How It Actually Works
Let me walk you through exactly what happens when you use this formula:
Step 1: Enzyme Activation
Tretinoin goes to work immediately, upregulating the SULT1A1 enzyme in your hair follicles. Within 5 days, your follicles have dramatically more enzyme activity.
Step 2: Enhanced Delivery
Tretinoin increases skin penetration by 300%, meaning significantly more minoxidil reaches your follicles where it's needed.
Step 3: Conversion & Activation
Now—with sufficient enzymes present—your follicles can convert inactive minoxidil into its active form (minoxidil sulfate). This is where the magic happens.
Step 4: Growth Stimulation
Active minoxidil extends the anagen (growth) phase of your hair cycle, increases blood flow to the scalp, and stimulates miniaturized follicles to enlarge and produce thicker, stronger hair.
Step 5: Environmental Protection
Fluocinolone reduces inflammation throughout the process, preventing irritation and creating the healthy scalp conditions needed for sustainable long-term treatment.
Step 1: Enzyme Activation
Tretinoin goes to work immediately, upregulating the SULT1A1 enzyme in your hair follicles. Within 5 days, your follicles have dramatically more enzyme activity.
Step 2: Enhanced Delivery
Tretinoin increases skin penetration by 300%, meaning significantly more minoxidil reaches your follicles where it's needed.
Step 3: Conversion & Activation
Now—with sufficient enzymes present—your follicles can convert inactive minoxidil into its active form (minoxidil sulfate). This is where the magic happens.
Step 4: Growth Stimulation
Active minoxidil extends the anagen (growth) phase ofyour hair cycle, increases blood flow to the scalp, and stimulates miniaturized follicles to enlarge and produce thicker, stronger hair.
Step 5: Environmental Protection
Fluocinolone reduces inflammation throughout the process, preventing irritation and creating the healthy scalp conditions needed for sustainable long-term treatment.
The Result: Follicles that were producing thin, barely-visible hair begin producing the thick, healthy hair you remember. Not overnight—but consistently, month after month.
What To Expect: Your Month-by-Month Journey
Let me set realistic expectations. Hair regrowth doesn’t happen overnight. And anyone who promises instant results is lying to you.

At the same time though, if you stick with this, you may be surprised by just how quickly your hair is restored.
Weeks 0-4: Foundation Phase
Let me set realistic expectations. Hair regrowth doesn’t happen overnight. And anyone who promises instant results is lying to you.

At the same time though, if you stick with this, you may be surprised by just how quickly your hair is restored.
Weeks 4-8: Early Signs
What's happening: Enzyme activity has stabilized, absorption is enhanced
What you might notice:
Reduction in daily shedding
Hair may feel slightly different when styling
Some women see fine "baby hairs" along the hairline and part
Months 2-3: The Turning Point
What's happening: Most women begin noticing visible improvements
What you might notice:
Hair feels thicker when styling
New growth appears as fine "baby hairs" along the part and hairline
Your hairstylist or friends may comment that your hair looks fuller
You start to feel encouraged
Months 3-6: Clear Improvement
What's happening:
Significant improvement becomes evident
What you might notice:
Thicker, denser hair growth throughout
treated areas
Your part appears narrower
Improved coverage when styling
Better results under overhead lighting and in photos
Confidence restoration accelerates—you start to feel like yourself again
Your focus: You're approaching peak results. This is when most women report they've stopped obsessing about their hair.
Month 6 and Beyond: Peak Results
What's happening:Maximum improvement in hair
count, density, and thickness achieved
What you might notice:
Peak effectiveness reached
With continued daily use, these results are
maintained long-term
Most women report they "feel like themselves again" and no longer think
about their hair constantly
Your focus: Continue treatment to maintain results. Hair loss is chronic, so
ongoing use is necessary to preserve your gains.
A few short months from now, don't be shocked when friends start asking what you're doing differently because your transformation will be undeniable.
Real Women, Real Results
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More than 2 out of 3 women see clinical improvement with this formula
How This Compares To What You've Already Tried
Introducing Grö by Get Thin MD
After seeing the clinical research and real world results women were getting with this triple action combination, we knew we had to make this available to more women…

Which is why our team at
Get Thin MD decided it was time to branch out into hair loss…

So we could bring women this medical-grade formula that contains all three of the proven compounds I’ve shared with you on this page.
And we’re calling this new program Grö by Get Thin MD since that’s exactly what this is all about: getting your hair to start growing again.
Once-daily topical application (not twice)
Compounded to clinical-grade standards
No harsh chemicals or synthetic hormones
Complete ingredient transparency
Prescribed by licensed U.S. medical providers
Get Thin MD is an established telemedicine platform with an Excellent rating on Trustpilot based on thousands of reviews.

Our licensed medical providers review each assessment personally to ensure this treatment is appropriate for your specific situation.
The 90-Second Evening Ritual
Here's how simple this is:
Your Evening Routine:
1. After your shower, before bed
Apply to dry or towel-dried scalp
2. Part your hair into sections
Focus on areas experiencing thinning
3. Apply solution to scalp
Use the dropper to apply directly to scalp (not hair)
4. Massage gently for 60-90 seconds
Distribute evenly across treatment area
5. Let dry (about 5-10 minutes)
No rinsing needed
6. Style as usual the next morning
No greasy residue or visible product
That's it. No pills. No burning foam. No greasy residue. Just 90 seconds before bed.
What’s The Investment Here?
(aka how much will it really cost to finally stop the thinning and regrow your hair??)
PRP In-Office Treatments
$500–$2,000
/ session
Expensive
Requires multiple visits
Dermatology Compounded Formula
$300+ / month
High monthly cost
Clinic-only
Your Telemedicine Formula
Affordable monthly price
Clinical strength
Delivered to your door
Expert-guided
When I shared this formula with colleagues in dermatology, several said we could charge $300+ per month.

"That's what we charge for compounded treatments in our practices," they told me.

And they're right—major medical practices charge $500-2,000 for PRP injections or other in-office treatments that need repeating.

But here’s the thing…

We’re a telemedicine platform and our whole “deal” is providing patients with access to life-transforming medications and treatments without the name brand pharma price tags. That’s why right now, you’re going to be able to get this breakthrough treatment for a dramatically lower price.

Here are all the details:
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1-Month Supply
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$84/month
6-Month Supply
For Full Results
$59/month
3-Month Supply
For Solid Initial Results
$74/month
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Here’s How To Get Started
To get started, simply head over to the Grö by Get Thin MD website to ensure we still have this formula in stock. Assuming we do, you’ll see a button asking you to get started by taking a quick medical assesment. This assessment is important, since we’re talking about a prescription-only medical hair loss treatment here.
So just click that button, answer some questions about your hair and health, and you’ll see if you qualify for this treatment.
Check Availability & Apply Discount
Once you have qualified, you’ll be able to select from a 1, 3, or 6 month supply of the triple-combination formula and checkout. From there, your order will be reviewed one more time by a licensed U.S. Medical provider then sent to a U.S. based pharmacy that will ship your medication to your home overnight. And all orders come in discreet packaging too.

It honestly couldn’t be easier, and what do you have to lose? And if you’re wondering how much to order, I will say that we’ve made the already-lower pricing even more discounted when you pick a three or six month supply of your medication. This isn’t just so that you “order more.” It’s because when it comes to hair regrowth, the longer you use this treatment the better your results will be!
Once you have qualified, you’ll be able to select from a 1, 3, or 6 month supply of the triple-combination formula and checkout. From there, your order will be reviewed one more time by a licensed U.S. Medical provider then sent to a U.S. based pharmacy that will ship your medication to your home overnight. And all orders come in discreet packaging too.

It honestly couldn’t be easier, and what do you have to lose? And if you’re wondering how much to order, I will say that we’ve made the already-lower pricing even more discounted when you pick a three or six month supply of your medication. This isn’t just so that you “order more.” It’s because when it comes to hair regrowth, the longer you use this treatment the better your results will be!
And All Orders Come With A 6-Month Hair Regrowth Guarantee
We are so confident this formula will work for you that I'm offering something unheard of in this industry:
A 180-Day Money-Back Guarantee
Use this treatment consistently for 6 months. If you're not seeing noticeable improvement in thickness, density, or coverage, we'll refund your entire purchase—no questions asked. No hassles. No "restocking fees." No hoops to jump through.
Why 6 months?
Because that's when clinical studies show most women reach peak results. Hair growth takes time, and this guarantee ensures you have the full opportunity to see transformation without financial risk.
What "noticeable results" means:
Visible improvement in hair thickness, density, or coverage compared to your baseline photos. This isn't about perfection—it's about meaningful progress you can see and feel.
Our return rate is under 3%. Once women see results, they don't want to stop.
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You Have Three Options
Option 1
Keep using shampoos and supplements that don't address the enzyme problem. Watch more hair fall. Accept it as "just part of aging."
Option 2
Try expensive medical treatments. PRP injections. Oral medications with systemic side effects. Hope the barriers aren't too high.
Option 3
Try the only formula that solves the enzyme deficiency problem—clinically proven to be 54.7% more effective than minoxidil alone, backed by Johns Hopkins research, and endorsed by a Former White House Physician (me).
The choice seems obvious to me. But it's yours to make.
To Your Hair Transformation,
Dr. Robert Darling, M.D.
Retired Navy Captain
Former White House Physician
Chief Medical Officer, Get Thin MD
To Your Hair Transformation,
P.S. – Remember: 40-60% of women can't activate minoxidil alone due to enzyme deficiency. If you've tried it before with no results, there was a biological reason—and we've solved it. Don't waste another month wondering "what if." Your 6-month guarantee makes this completely risk-free.

P.P.S. – Still skeptical? Click here to watch video testimonials from real women sharing their transformations. Their stories might sound familiar to your own.
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