Seeking Advice for Crown & Frontal Baldness, Hair Thinning – Should I Start Minoxidil & Finasteride?

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Hi everyone,

I’ve been struggling with hair loss for quite a while now, and I’m finally at a point where I want to seriously address it. I’m a male and currently experiencing:

  • Crown baldness
  • Frontal baldness (receding hairline)
  • Overall hair thinning

It’s been progressive over the years, and I feel like it’s getting worse lately. I haven’t tried any treatments yet, but after some research, I’m considering starting topical minoxidil and oral finasteride.

Before I do, I’d really appreciate your input on the following:

  1. Is this the right time to start minoxidil and finasteride?
  2. What’s the recommended starting dosage?
  • Minoxidil % (5%?)
  • Finasteride dosage (0.5 mg vs 1 mg daily?)
  1. Should I expect side effects right away?
  2. Any tips on applying minoxidil effectively to both crown and hairline?
  3. Should I get a dermatologist consultation before starting, or is it okay to begin and monitor myself?
  4. How long before I can realistically expect to see results (or stabilization)?

If any of you have gone through a similar pattern or have a before/after journey you can share, I’d be super grateful. I just want to make sure I’m going in the right direction and not making things worse by jumping into this without proper understanding.

Thanks in advance for your help!

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Starting min and fin together is common for AGA. Min is the fertilizer for hair health, and fin is the weed killer for DHT. Typically, fin is 1 mg daily, and min 5% twice daily. Watch for initial shedding with min, and fin might have some hormonal side effects. Expect to see results in 3-6 months. It’s fine to monitor yourself or see a derm if needed. Check out The Beginner’s Guide for more info.

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Sure need to sart if u want to have a chance to not bald.