Hello. Thank you for writing to us at healthcaremagic You seem to have androgenetic alopecia. Your treatment includes topical minoxidil along with finasteride. Yes, you should continue it further because the goal of therapy is to arrest or slow down further progression. New hair that regrows with this treatment is an added advantage but response varies from individual to individual. However, if you discontinue this treatment your alopecia may continue to progress further. Hair loss in Androgentic alopecia mainly involves the frontal and crown part of the scalp and is also associated with gradual recession of the anterior hair line. There may also be thinning at the angles of the anterior hair line so that the angles become wider and deeper (thus giving rise to a V shaped anterior hair line) Family history is positive in most and but is not necessarily present in first degree family members like father, brother. Positive family history in grandparents, aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces or half-siblings is also significant. Only Minoxidil and finasteride have US FDA approval for use in this type of alopecia. While Minoxidil is a non-specific hair growth promoter, oral Finasteride and is specific for androgenetic alopecia in males. Finasteride inhibits the enzyme responsible for converting testosterone to Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in hair follicles. DHT is the main culprit in this type of hair loss. Results are usually noticeable over a period of 6-12 months of regular minoxidil use and oral treatment. The results are maximal at 1-2 years of combined treatment (Oral + topical) and then may be maintained with just Oral treatment. Therefore the aim is to start treatment as early as possible and to maintain the improvement with life long treatment. Regards