I wouldn't take finasteride even if I'd go completely bald. Hair loss annoys me but it's not worth destroying my health just to save my current hairs and thicken them a bit. Remember that finasteride is a drug for cancer and almost all drugs for cancer are even worse than the cancer itself. If you are helpless look at micro skalp pigmentation. It could be an alternative
Well the real issue is there are no alternatives to finasteride which is why so many people still use it, and will keep trying it. Its your only real option right now which is why anything even this would be good. Topical will always be better then trying to internal even if it maybe still has some sides
At this point in time if you refuse finasteride like I have so far you just accept your natural course with your hair. Nothing else honestly works. I do use minoxidil though and with how cheap it is everyone should be but it wont keep your hair just help regrow a little. Its not a replacement for finasteride