minoxidil or finasteride for early receeding/thinning at front?

[Dave75]

Hi, I posted this on the general discussions page earlier today but on second thoughts it is probably better here. Apologies to anyone who has already read it. My post is:

I'm 29, my hair has been thinning and receeding at the front for 10 years now but very slowly, it is still hardly noticable. Have now decided to take action. Been on minoxidil 5% for 4 weeks without problems but I'm wondering if I should use Propecia instead. Here's why: (1) I can't be bothered doing both, at least not at first, because of the cost and hassle. (2) If I use propecia for 5 years then stop, at least I have put hairloss back by 5 years, if I used minoxidil and then stop I would suddenly lose a lot of hair and it would be as though I have never taken it (3) I think propecia may be a bit more effective.

Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

PS. Two queries re propecia - (1) Is anyone out there bothered by the possibly increased chances of aggressive prostrate cancer caused by it? (2) Can I still receive blow jobs from women (assuming they aren't pregnant) without wearing a condom?

PPS Great website - thanks a lot.

 

[oni]

finasteride does not work like that, your hair is not going to stay for too long after taking it for 5 years and then just stop taking it. It would be just like if you took minx for 5 years and stop taking it. If you say your hair is still in pretty good shape get off the minx and go with the finasteride! less is sometimes better you can always add more later.