Originally posted on Reddit I really wasn't that torn up about the state of my hair. It's been a slow burn for years, and I figured a buzzcut was inevitable. It was one of those "Sucks, but we get older" situations. My partner convinced me to give medication a try before giving up, reasoning that if side effects happened, I could always stop. My Regimen: Oral Finasteride: 0.5mg daily Topical Minoxidil: Once daily before bed The Result: I am pleasantly surprised! After 4 months, my temples have been resurrected. Most importantly, I've had zero side effects.