Minoxidil
Minoxidil is a US FDA-approved med as well as an orally active vasodilator. It stimulates hair growth and is used for male baldness prevention. It will be the most effective for men under 40 with recent hair loss and will have a minimum effect on receding lines.
It Is Good For:
- Hair growth stimulation
- Hair loss prevention
Finasteride
Finasteride is a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor. It decreases the Dihydrotestosterone (DHT hormone) level responsible for prostate growth. This leads to a hair growth boost and a head hair loss decrease (but not on the other body parts).
It Is Good For:
- Hair loss/baldness prevention
- Hair growth increase