Hi all -
I'm fairly young and noticed fairly significant receding around my hairline. Nothing particularly noticeable to others when I have a fringe, but definitely signs of male pattern baldness.
I've been on minoxidil for approx. 3 months now and, while I've gotten through the initial massive shed, seem to have lost density around the areas I apply it to. I'm concerned that as I massage the foam into the areas, it'll affect perfectly healthy hairline behind it and so on - meaning I'm just pushing it back to areas that haven't been affected by it yet over time.
So, the question is; after 3 months, is it wise to stop minoxidil. and start using finasteride? If I'm not necessarily looking for regrowth but just want to maintain my hairline, would this be the way to go? Or is even 3 months 'in too deep' to stop minoxidil. treatment?
Let me know your opinions! Much appreciated.
I'm fairly young and noticed fairly significant receding around my hairline. Nothing particularly noticeable to others when I have a fringe, but definitely signs of male pattern baldness.
I've been on minoxidil for approx. 3 months now and, while I've gotten through the initial massive shed, seem to have lost density around the areas I apply it to. I'm concerned that as I massage the foam into the areas, it'll affect perfectly healthy hairline behind it and so on - meaning I'm just pushing it back to areas that haven't been affected by it yet over time.
So, the question is; after 3 months, is it wise to stop minoxidil. and start using finasteride? If I'm not necessarily looking for regrowth but just want to maintain my hairline, would this be the way to go? Or is even 3 months 'in too deep' to stop minoxidil. treatment?
Let me know your opinions! Much appreciated.