41M with Rapid Crown Loss: Should I Start Finasteride 1mg or .5mg with Minoxidil?

[J.D_Neill]

These photos were just taken. I’ve had top scalp tingling sensation for years now. Some thinning was obviously up top but now the crown is really starting to go.

Dermatologist didn’t notice or say anything out of the ordinary regarding my scalp. Other than to try finasteride and topical minoxidil

I have both in hand. Do I start with 1mg fin now or .5mg? (Little worried about side effects)
And should I hold off on the topical min until the fin gets going for a little while? Then start min later?
I was reading post of people doing that.

Any guidance and tips would be appreciated. Thank you.

[Henryk]

Start with 1mg of fin since it’s effective and side effects are usually minimal. Min can be started at the same time, as it tackles hair growth while fin stops further loss due to DHT. If you’re worried about side effects, you can start them one at a time and see how you react, but using both together is pretty common. Check out The Beginner’s Guide for more info.

[J.D_Neill]

Thank you. I check over the beginners guide. It recommended fin first for a while before starting min.