Hello. Thank you for writing to us at healthcaremagic You seem to have androgenetic alopecia, which is characterized by gradually progressive thinning and hair loss from the frontal and vertex part of the scalp. This type of hair loss is also associated with widening and deepening at angles of anterior hair line also associated with gradual recession of anterior hair line. There is usually a positive family history in first degree relatives i.e father and brother. Minoxidil and Finasteride are US FDA approved for treatment of this type of alopecia in males. Let me assure you that these medicines are absolutely safe and the only ones effective in androgenetic alopecia and therefore I suggest you to restart treatment. Minoxidil is to applied topically, in absolutely clean and dry scalp (It is not to be applied on wet scalp or hair), twice daily with the help of a dropper, in not more than recommended amounts i.e 1 ml. It has no side effects at all. Finasteride can cause a rare side effect like decreased sexual drive in 1 or 2% of those who take it. However, this is a temporary side effect and goes away with continued treatment. Treatment with minoxidil and finasteride should be started early in this type of alopecia before it has progressed to later stages. The goal of therapy is to arrest or slow down further progression. Regrowth of new hair may also be achieved with this therapy, if hair loss has not been a long standing issue. It may vary from individual to individual. I suggest you to talk more about these points with your treating dermatologist. Regards