hair loosing

hi im 30 year man im losing my hair since 5or6 years my father and uncles are same is there any medication for this or no .some friends told me to use proscar finasteride or minoxidil .is there side affects of these medicines or there any good medicines that can stop my hair falling plsss ans me urgently...

[Howard Rosenberg, MD]

The topical use of these shampoos, which are now over-the-counter, come with very little risk.  Your scalp must be washed frequently for them to be effective, but the results are not guaranteed.  If you discontinue treatment, hairgrowth obtained will be lost.