Hello. Thank you for writing to us You seem to have androgenetic alopecia, which is characterized by gradually progressive thinning and hair fall from the frontal scalp and vertex of scalp. This type of alopecia is also associated with widening and deepening of the angles of anterior hair line & gradually receding anterior hair line. Minoxidil and Finasteride are US FDA approved remedies for androgenetic alopecia in males. The recommended strength of minoxidil for males is 5%. It should be applied twice daily. Application is started from the center of scalp and gradually moving outwards. Finasteride is also approved for this type of hair loss and produces good results together with minoxidil. These remedies are absolutely safe apart from rare reports of irritation to minoxidil. Finasteride may have an effect on libido in 1-2 % of patients. However this is temporary and goes away with continued treatment. Treatment is long term and results are usually noticeable after 3-6 months of regular use. Results may vary from individual to individual. I suggest that you talk to your doctor for more details regarding minoxidil and finasteride. Regards