Hello. Thank you for writing to us. You seem to have androgenetic alopecia, which is hereditary i.e often there is a family history. Minoxidil and finasteride are approved medications for this type of hair loss in males. Treatment may take 3-6 months for a noticeable improvement, therefore I suggest you to continue with the same treatment and give a fair trial of at least 6 months before deciding on its efficacy. Response may however vary between individuals and is partly determined by how early into androgenetic alopecia therapy is started. The goal of medical treatment is to arrest Or slow down further progression, therefore, earlier the therapy is begun the better it is. Minoxidil should be applied twice daily on absolutely clean and dry scalp, with the help of a dropper. Application is started from the center of scalp and gradually moving outwards. Hair oil should be avoided while on treatment with minoxidil. Finasteride is given as a single oral dose, once daily, before or after meals. Regards