Doctors Disagree About Using Combo of Propecia and Rogaine

I’m a male in my early 20s and I noticed my temples are now going beyond a NW2 and my frontal region seems less dense. I been to my dermatologist and Dr. Bernstein and both advised me to use Rogaine and Propecia. Should I really do that? I’m ok with Propecia but Rogaine is just too much work! Do you think Propecia is enough or should I listen to those doctors? I read on this blog you don’t recommend combo treatment for various reasons. But I been reading on the net that the combo treatment is a good way to go for frontal loss. I’m confused.

There is no correct answer to your inquiry. Opinions differ. I don’t usually recommend Rogaine (minoxidil) for those of your age unless the hair loss can not be controlled on Propecia (finasteride 1mg). For those who stop the loss and get regrowth from daily Propecia, there is no reason to double the medications. When you start minoxidil you become dependent upon it, so I separate the decision, first with Propecia for 8-12 months and then I re-evaluate the situation.

There is nothing wrong with using both medications at the get-go, but you’re going to have to use both for life, and won’t know which medication is providing visible benefits (so stopping one to cut costs, etc, is going to be a risk).