What are my options

[Recedingnow]

Hi guys. Just joined this forum as it seems to have a lot of good info on here. I've lurked here for a bit and read plenty.

I lost my juvenile hairline when I was probably about 15 years old. My hairline seemed to remain the same for a long time. I turned 28 three months ago and as of about 4 months ago started noticing my hairline looking slightly less dense to me. I also seem to be shedding a few hairs right on the hairline and it is starting to look more angular.

I panicked and purchased finasteride. I started taking it at 1.25mg per day and only lasted 2 weeks though. Dick was fine but I had mental side effects. Mainly anxiety. I've had a history of anxiety in my life so maybe that's why. I stopped taking it and within a week the anxiety was gone. Also drinking alcohol felt weird while on this drug.

Basically what I want to do is maintain my hair without stuffing with DHT if this is possible... I'm wondering if it's worth purchasing rogaine? Or maybe something else?

Thanks for listening